Richard Rhodes
Journalist and historian; Pulitzer Prize winner
Born
July 4th, 1937
88 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Born in 1937, this American journalist and historian specialized in nuclear policy and history. The works delve into the complex issues surrounding nuclear weapons and energy. Significant contributions include thorough research on the Manhattan Project and its implications for modern warfare. The author also examined the ethical considerations of nuclear proliferation and its impact on global politics. A Pulitzer Prize for History was awarded for a notable work which explored the development of the atomic bomb.
Authored 'The Making of the Atomic Bomb'
Received the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1984
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