Robert Oppenheimer: Dark Prince (Makers of Modern Science)
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Summary
Part of Facts on File’s Makers of Modern Science series, this 140-page biography examines Robert Oppenheimer through a general-interest lens.
Why this book now
Oppenheimer’s legacy still invites debate about scientific discovery, responsibility, and the consequences of modern science.
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- You enjoy concise biographies of major figures in science.
- You want a short introduction to Robert Oppenheimer and his place in modern science.
- When you like high-stakes dilemmas, the chapters move briskly from one reveal to the next.
- You are looking for a long, deeply documented scholarly biography.
- You prefer fiction, technical science, or a book focused on science rather than its central figure.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780816025985
Worth buying if: You enjoy concise biographies of major figures in science.
Skip it if: You are looking for a long, deeply documented scholarly biography.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
At 140 pages, this is a relatively brief biography suited to a focused reading session or a short introduction over several sittings.
What stands out here
This Facts on File edition, published in 1992, belongs to the Makers of Modern Science series and runs to 140 pages.
Best way to approach it
Read it as a compact biographical overview, keeping Oppenheimer’s scientific significance and the title’s morally charged framing in view.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780816025985
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