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 ...
Read More
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.
Read Less
Add this copy of Doomsday Men: the Real Dr. Strangelove and the Dream of to cart. $5.94, very good condition, Sold by captnbook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Spokane, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by St. Martin's Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good in Very Good jacket. Hard Cover--VG/VG--Book and dust jacket are clean and bright--552 [ages with index and photography throughout--Stated First U. S. Edition w/full # string and original price of 29.95 present.
Add this copy of Doomsday Men: the Real Dr. Strangelove and the Dream of to cart. $6.68, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by St. Martin's Press.
Add this copy of Doomsday Men: the Real Dr. Strangelove and the Dream of to cart. $6.69, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Diamond rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by St. Martin's Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Doomsday Men: the Real Dr. Strangelove and the Dream of to cart. $6.69, very good condition, Sold by HPB Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by St. Martin's Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Doomsday Men: the Real Dr. Strangelove and the Dream of to cart. $9.99, like new condition, Sold by EKER Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bryantown, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by St. Martin's Press.
Add this copy of Doomsday Men: the Real Dr. Strangelove and the Dream of to cart. $10.00, very good condition, Sold by Chaparral Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Portland, OR, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by St. Martin's Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 6x1x9; The binding is tight, corners sharp. Text and images unmarked. The dust jacket shows some very light handling, in a mylar cover. 8vo. xxii, 552pp.
Add this copy of Doomsday Men: Dr Strangelove and the Dream of the to cart. $12.85, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Diamond rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Allen Lane.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Doomsday Men-the Real Dr Strangelove and the Dream of to cart. $16.00, very good condition, Sold by Powell's Books Chicago rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chicago, IL, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Allen Lane.
Add this copy of Doomsday Men: the Real Dr Strangelove and the Dream of to cart. $16.99, very good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2007 by Allen Lane.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
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.
Add this copy of Doomsday Men: The Real Dr. Strangelove and the Dream of to cart. $18.00, new condition, Sold by Aamstar/Hooked On Books rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Colorado Springs, CO, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by St. Martin's Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New in new dust jacket. Glued binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 553 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. Audience: General/trade. B. This hardcover w 553 pages with index is new in a new dj, a fine copy. Dark spine, bold white title.
