Atoms for Peace and War, 1953-1961: Eisenhower and the Atomic Energy Commission. (a History of the United States Atomic Energy Commission. Vol. III) V

by Jack M. Holl and Richard G. Hewlett

Book Overview

Explore the critical juncture in modern history when nuclear technology transitioned from secretive military innovation to a defining force in global politics, economics, and society. Atoms for Peace and War: Eisenhower and the Atomic Energy Commission, 1953-1961 provides a comprehensive narrative of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's pivotal role in shaping nuclear policy during a transformative era. This authoritative account examines the evolution...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520329341
• ISBN13: 9780520329348
• Release Date: May 2021
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 744 Pages
• Weight: 2.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"