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The Making of the Atomic Bomb

by Richard Rhodes · 1986

Richard Rhodes' history of nuclear physics, the Manhattan Project, and the creation of atomic weapons.

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Historian and author of The Making of the Atomic Bomb.

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Documented citation: Included in Weinberg's list of the 13 best science books for general readers.

Documented citation Recommended article Steven Weinberg's 13 best science books for the general reader

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The Guardian · 2015-04-03 · accessed 2026-06-21

The Guardian article is authored by Steven Weinberg and lists The Making of the Atomic Bomb among his selected science books for general readers.

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