Doomsday Men: The Real Dr Strangelove and the Dream of the Superweapon by P D Smith - 05/31/2007

Penguin Books, Limited. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Hardback. Very Good.

Hardback. Like New.

Allen Lane. Hardcover. Used; Very Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 05/31/2007

Allen Lane - Penguin. Used - Very Good. 2007. Hardcover. Very Good.

Allen Lane, 2007. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1050grams, ISBN:9780713998153

London: Penguin/ Allen Lane. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2007. First Edition. Hardcover. 0713998156 . Only slight wear. A bright, solid book, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped. This is the 1st British edition. ; B&W Illustrations; 9.13 X 6.22 X 1.89 inches; 576 pages; "In this gripping narrative, Peter Smith tells the untold story of the doomsday bomb. In 1950, for the first time in history, mankind realised that he had within his grasp a truly God-like power - the ability to destroy life itself. Doomsday Men reveals the personalities behind the technologies of nuclear doomsday and shows how, in the end, the doomsday machine became the ultimate symbol of humanity's deepest fears about the science of destruction. As Smith forcefully shows, the culture that grew up in the shadow of this frightening weapon has helped shape all our contemporary anxieties about science, technology, and the future." .

London: Allen Lane, 2007. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo. pp. xxii 2 553.remainder mark on the base of book.""In this gripping narrative, Peter Smith tells the untold story of the doomsday bomb. In 1950, for the first time in history, mankind realised that he had within his grasp a truly God-like power - the ability to destroy life itself. ""Doomsday Men"" reveals the personalities…

United Kingdom: Allen Lane, 2007. xxii, + 552pp., b/white halftone illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm, white title there-on. Plain black boards undamaged. Illustrated dustjacket negligibly edge-creased only. "This is the gripping untold story of the doomsday bomb: the ultimate weapon of mass destruction that threatened our very existence. In 1950, the Hungarian-born scientist Leo Szilard made a dramatic announcement on American radio: science was on the verge of creating a doomsday bomb . . . P.D.Smith reveals the personalities behind the technology, showing how the scientists responsible for the twentieth century's most terrible weapons had grown up in a culture that dreamed of superweapons and Wellsian utopias . . . " Contents include: Prelims., Prologue, 20 chapters over five 'parts', Epilogue, Notes, Bibliography, Index. Book weight approx. 1.15 KG. * Buyers outside Australia - This item will incur extra postage charges as it weighs over 1KG. Please… Read More