ISBN: 9780374256821 - red cloud at dawn: truman, stalin, and the end of the atomic monopoly (28 résultats)

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. Following a trail of espionage, secrecy, deception, political brinksmanship, and technical innovation, this work challenges conventional technology-centered nuclear histories by looking at the prominent roles that atomic intelligence and other forms of information play in the uncertainties of nuclear arms development and political decision-making.…

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Etat : good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.…

Etat : Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Etat : Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. Following a trail of espionage, secrecy, deception, political brinksmanship, and technical innovation, this work challenges conventional technology-centered nuclear histories by looking at the prominent roles that atomic intelligence and other forms of information play in the uncertainties of nuclear arms development and political decision-making.…

Etat : Good. FORMER LIBRARY COPY,MAY HAVE INDENTIFYING STAMPS AND/OR STICKERS BUT REMAINS IN FINE READABLE CONDITION. Former Library book. hardcover 100% of proceeds go to charity! Good condition with all pages in tact. Item shows signs of use and may have cosmetic defects.

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Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. Clean, tight. Jacket not clipped; in mylar. FFEP with embossed stamp otherwise unmarked. // Shipped carefully packed in a sturdy box.

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Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. A nice tight copy.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. clean, unmarked copy.

Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. 1st Edition. Hardcover with dust jacket - full black paper over boards with silver lettering stamped on spine. Red and white paper DJ. Sewn binding. xii + 402 pages, with B&W illustrations, end notes, index, and bibliography. 1st Edition, 1st Printing. CONDITION: Book AS NEW, binding square and tight, pages bright and unmarked, not a remainder; DJ AS NEW, pristine, not clipped. CONTENT: "Following a trail of espionage, secrecy, deception, political brinksmanship, and technical innovation, Gordin challenges conventional technology-centered nuclear histories by looking at the prominent roles that atomic intelligence and other forms of information play in the uncertainties of nuclear arms development and political decision making." - from the DJ >Guaranteed secure packaging, free tracking, and no-hassle return policy.…

Hardcover. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : New. 1st Edition.

Very good in very lightly edgeworn jacket. First Printing hardbound Bar code label on back jacket.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. xii, 402 pages. Illustrations. List of Abbreviations. Notes. Selected Sources. Index. Bottom portion of DJ and book show some damp staining and a bit of waviness. Michael Gordin specializes in the history of the modern physical sciences and Russian, European, and American history. He came to Princeton in 2003 after earning his A.B. (1996) and his Ph.D. (2001) from Harvard University. His first book is a cultural history of Mendeleev in the context of Imperial St. Petersburg, A Well-Ordered Thing: Dmitrii Mendeleev and the Shadow of the Periodic Table. He has also worked extensively in the early history of nuclear weapons, and is the author of Five Days in August: How World War II Became a Nuclear War, a history of the atomic bombings of Japan during World War II, and an international history of nuclear intelligence, Red Cloud at Dawn: Truman, Stalin, and the End of the Atomic Monopoly. Derived from a Kirkus review: Gordin begins on a dramatic note at the Allied conference at Potsdam on July 24, 1945, when President Harry Truman informed Soviet leader Joseph Stalin of the existence of a new and powerful U.S. weapon that he believed would end the war with Japan. Gordin refracts this private conversation through a kaleidoscope of sources-interpreters and aides on both sides give their versions of how both men acted and reacted-providing the reader with a bright, readable mosaic. It becomes clear that the Americans were somewhat unprepared for the Soviets' determination to catch up in the new arms race, and the Soviets were able to gather information about American nuclear weapons despite stringent controls. Indeed, the first Soviet nuclear test took place years before the U.S. government had estimated. The author's command of this material is impressive, particularly his ability to humanize the proceedings at key moments through his smart choice of sources. First Edition [Stated], First Printing [Stated].…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good+. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. DJ and boards show very light shelf wear, light creasing of dustjacket.; A bright, solid book, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped.; 6.47 X 1.335 X 9.29 inches; 402 pages; "On August 29, 1949, the first Soviet test bomb, dubbed First Lightning, exploded in the deserts of Kazakhstan. The startling event was not simply a technical experiment that confirmed the ability of the Soviet Union to build nuclear bombs during a period when the United States held a steadfast monopoly; it was also an international event that marked the beginning of an arms race that would ultimately lead to nuclear proliferation beyond the two superpowers.".…

Hardcover. Etat : Brand New. 416 pages. 9.10x6.20x1.30 inches. In Stock.