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Matthew T. Sneddon
HIST 215
Seattle Campus
History of the atomic bomb from the beginning of nuclear physics to the security hearing of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Includes a study of the scientific achievements that made the bomb possible, the decision to deploy the bomb, the moral misgivings of the scientists involved.
Class description
This course examines the history of nuclear weapons, primarily in the United States, from the turn of the century to the 1960s. We will explore the interactions between the science and technology of the bomb, and the broader political, military, diplomatic, and popular cultures.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Recommended preparation
No prerequisites.
Class assignments and grading
Class assignments and grading will be outlined in the course syllabus.
