Oppenheimer
Jeremy Bernstein
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Oppenheimer
Published
2005
Publisher
Ivan R. Dee
Pages
223
ISBN-10
1566635691
Description
"J. Robert Oppenheimer was a puzzle to everyone. The nuclear physicist most responsible for the creation of the atomic bomb, he was a genius both scientifically and otherwise. His standards were impossibly high. He read widely in many languages, wrote poetry, and did superb science. Yet in Jeremy Bernstein's biographical profile, Oppenheimer emerges as man unsure of his identity and captive to an element of self-destructiveness in his makeup." "Oppenheimer once told the author that during the now-famous Atomic Energy Commission hearing in which he lost his security clearance - one of the most spectacular attacks of the McCarthy era - he felt it was happening to someone else. His lawyer at the hearing, after being with Oppenheimer day in and day out for several months, confessed he did not know him in any real sense at all. Yet everyone in the scientific community and in government agreed that without Oppenheimer's totally remarkable leadership at Los Alamos, the atomic bomb would not have happened, and the Second World War would have ended very differently."--BOOK JACKET.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Oppenheimer?
This edition of Oppenheimer has approximately 223 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Oppenheimer?
For most readers, Oppenheimer typically takes between 4h 39m and 3h 6m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 55,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 43m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 55,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Oppenheimer?
The estimated word count for Oppenheimer is approximately 55,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Oppenheimer?
Oppenheimer was written by Jeremy Bernstein.
When was Oppenheimer published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.