New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1959. Sixth Printing. fair to good, fair to good. 251, index, large glue stain ins rear flylf, discoloration ins bds & DJ flaps, library stamps, DJ somewhat soiled & edges worn. Small tears to DJ edges, library call number sticker on spine. The author was formerly director of public education for the Brookhaven Laboratory, a peacetime Atomic Energy Commission research center, and a consultant to theU.S. Air Force Air Research and Development Command. This work chronicles the decision to drop the bomb from the time President Truman was informed--116 days before Hiroshima. The final chapter is entitled "Conscience and Questions. "

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Bookseller: Ground Zero Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 16127
Title: The Great Decision: The Secret History of the Atomic Bomb
Author: Amrine, Michael
Book Condition: Used - fair to good, fair to good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Sixth Printing
Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1959
Keywords: Nuclear, WWII, Hiroshima, Atomic Bomb, Atomic Energy, Harry S. Truman, Manhattan Project, Oppenheimer, James F. Byrnes

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Soiled: Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
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