Building The Bombs: A History of the Nuclear Weapons Complex

Loeber, Charles R

ISBN 10: 0160915201 / ISBN 13: 9780160915208

Published by GPO, 2013

About this Item

New, unmarked. Overview of the government-owned, contractor-operated laboratories and plants that designed, produced, and tested all nuclear weapons for the United States. History of that nuclear weapons complex (NWC) from its origins in the Manhattan Project to its current status as the National Security Administration (NSA) of the Department of Energy. 82 illustrations in color and black-and-white. // Shipped carefully packed in a sturdy box.

Seller Inventory # 011643

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Building The Bombs: A History of the Nuclear Weapons Complex
• Publisher: GPO
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0160915201
• ISBN 13: 9780160915208
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 9.1W x 6H x 0.8D inches 9.1 inches width by 6 inches height by 0.8 inches depth
• Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

The Nuclear Weapons Complex (NWC) has evolved since the beginning of the Manhattan Project in 1942 to meet national security objectives. This book provides a high level of summery of this story.

Review

Reviews from Goodreads.com:

Devin Elliott gave this book a 4-star (****) out of a 5-star rating on Goodreads.com.  He also had this to say about this print publication: “A great read on the history and technical aspects of the Nuclear Weapons Complex and the duties it has and had throughout the years. Loeber provides several diagrams, graphics, and explanations on the average reader who might not be so educated in nuclear arms and history like he is, so it's extremely helpful on his end. If you're looking to read about the history of nukes, this is a great starting point! “

Michael Rubeling gave it a 5-star rating (*****) 

Sarah rated it a three star and had this to say, " Though the book gets a little technical than I really appreciated in a couple places, I found it an easy read overall and I also learned a lot about the U.S.A.'s nuclear program. Loeber also seemed to have a very reasonable perspective about the whole issue."

Lance rated with four stars and had this to say, "Very good history of the Nuclear program and how it came to be where it is today."

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