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Robert Oppenheimer (1904-1967) is one of the few American
scientists who have become public and controversial figures in the
twentieth century.T his book adds a new dimension to the
Oppenheimer story by offering a look at the private man behind the
public figure. It consists of letters spanning the period from his
Harvard student days in 1922 to his departure from Los Alamos in
1945. The letters are supplemented by recollections of those who
knew Oppenheimer and by his own recollections from an interview a
few years before his death. 'A beautifully organized collection of
letters and reminiscences ...The editors have interviewed those who
knew and worked with him, stirred in the necessary explanatory
background, and produced an account, both scholarly and highly
readable, which throws fresh light on a man who will probably
always remain something of an enigma. Amid devotional defense and
almost rabid attack, their book is a model of objectivity.' New
York Times Book RevieW 'An intimate, carefully documented, and
honest book.' Scientific American 'The first scholarly attempt to
come to grips with the development of Oppenheimer's elusive
personality, it is all the more impressive because its many
revealing letters and candid commentary were gathered from those
who knew him best.' Science 'A milestone in Oppenheimer scholarship
...The full measure of Oppenheimer the man, the scientist, and the
public figure remains to be taken, but the publication of this rich
volume will markedly aid the accomplishment of that ultimate and
demanding task.'
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