Atomic tragedy : Henry L. Stimson and the decision to use the bomb against Japan

Atomic tragedy : Henry L. Stimson and the decision to use the bomb against Japan / Sean L. Malloy.

Author/creator	Malloy, Sean L. (Sean Langdon), 1972-
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Ithaca : Cornell University Press, 2008.
Description	xi, 223 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)	Stimson, Henry L. (Henry Lewis), 1867-1950. Atomic bomb--Moral and ethical aspects --United States. World War, 1939-1945--United States. World War, 1939-1945--Japan. Hiroshima-shi (Japan)--History --Bombardment, 1945. Nagasaki-shi (Japan)--History --Bombardment, 1945. United States--Military policy --Decision making.

Contents	Introduction : "Its use must weigh heavily on our minds and on our hearts" -- The education of Henry L. Stimson -- The road to Pearl Harbor -- "A most terrible thing" -- "The international situation" -- The ordeal of Henry L. Stimson -- Hiroshima and Nagasaki by way of Potsdam -- The last full measure -- "The full enumeration of the steps in the tragedy" -- Conclusion : "a grave and continuing responsibility."
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. [191]-225) and index.
LCCN	2007048069
ISBN	9780801446542 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN	0801446546 (cloth : alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	D 767.25.H6 M26 2008	✔ Available	Place Hold