Remembering the Manhattan Project

Perspectives on the Making of the Atomic Bomb and Its Legacy

During World War II, nations raced to construct the world's first nuclear weapon that would determine the future of the world. The Manhattan Project, one of the most significant achievements of the 20th century, was the culmination of America's war effort.

Today, although the issue of nuclear weapons frequently dominates world politics, few are aware of the history behind its development. Part I of this book, comprised of papers from the Atomic Heritage Foundation's Symposium on the Manhattan Project, recounts the history of this remarkable effort and reflects upon its legacy.

Most of the original structures of the Manhattan Project have been inaccessible to the public and in recent years, have been stripped of their equipment and slated for demolition. Part II proposes a strategy for preserving these historical artifacts for the public and future generations.

This book has been selected for coverage in:

• Index to Scientific & Technical Proceedings (ISTP CDROM version / ISI Proceedings)

• Index to Social Sciences & Humanities Proceedings® (ISSHP® / ISI Proceedings)

• Index to Social Sciences & Humanities Proceedings (ISSHP CDROM version / ISI Proceedings)

• CC Proceedings — Engineering & Physical Sciences

Contents:

• Part I: A Report on the Proceedings:

  • A History Worth Preserving
  • The Manhattan Project — A Millennial Transformation
  • The Allies and the Atomic Bomb
  • The Military and Science in the Crucible of War
  • Speaking from Experience
  • Lessons of the Manhattan Project for the 21st Century
  • Closing Reflections

• Part II: A Plan for Preserving the Manhattan Project:

  • Preserving America: A Strategy for the Manhattan Project
  • Cross-Cutting Recommendations
  • Preservation Strategies for the Manhattan Project: Two Options

Readership: Scientists, historians, public policy makers, educators and students as well as members of the general public.
Key Features:

• Will engage students and a broad national audience interested in the top-secret effort in WWII to create the world's first atomic bomb
• Includes compelling articles by Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Rhodes, The Making of the Atomic Bomb, Gregg Herken, Brotherhood of the Bomb, Robert Norris, Racing for the Bomb, and five other notable historians