J. Robert Oppenheimer. - Science and the Common Understanding - 1954

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J. Robert Oppenheimer’s Science and the Common Understanding is a first edition hardback (green buckram) with dust jacket, published by Oxford University Press, London in 1954, 127 pages, 19 × 13 cm, in English and in very good condition.

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J. Robert Oppenheimer.
Science and the Common Understanding. (B.B.C. Keith Lectures)
Oxford University Press, London, 1954. First Edition, first Printing.

The book and lectures address the profound cultural and intellectual changes brought on by modern scientific progress, a subject Oppenheimer was deeply concerned with after the creation of nuclear weapons. He explores the intricate relationship between science and the broader culture, urging for a more informed and nuanced public discussion of scientific ideas.

Condition:
Hardcover bound green buckram with the title and author in silver on the spine with dust jacket in very good condition.
The corners are sharp and the binding is square and firm. All edges clean.
The book and the text is generally clean and unmarked.
The dust jacket is in very good condition with tiny chips on top edge with a cover protection.
127 pages, dimension : 19.0 x 13.0 cm.

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J. Robert Oppenheimer.
Science and the Common Understanding. (B.B.C. Keith Lectures)
Oxford University Press, London, 1954. First Edition, first Printing.

The book and lectures address the profound cultural and intellectual changes brought on by modern scientific progress, a subject Oppenheimer was deeply concerned with after the creation of nuclear weapons. He explores the intricate relationship between science and the broader culture, urging for a more informed and nuanced public discussion of scientific ideas.

Condition:
Hardcover bound green buckram with the title and author in silver on the spine with dust jacket in very good condition.
The corners are sharp and the binding is square and firm. All edges clean.
The book and the text is generally clean and unmarked.
The dust jacket is in very good condition with tiny chips on top edge with a cover protection.
127 pages, dimension : 19.0 x 13.0 cm.

Photos supplement descriptions.
"Please View & Used the photos for Part of Description & Further Condition Details"!!!
Ship tracked & Insured.

Details

Number of books
1
Subject
Science
Book title
Science and the Common Understanding
Author/ Illustrator
J. Robert Oppenheimer.
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1954
Height
19 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
13 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Oxford University Press, London
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Dust jacket
Number of pages
127
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