Bøger af Norman Moss

"A detailed and brilliant account... full of illumination... fascinating.' New Yorker.Men Who Play God is a captivating history of the political decisions, global events and scientific experiments that led to the invention of the most powerful bomb in history.A renowned British journalist and broadcaster, Norman Moss' acclaimed book provides a detailed summary of the inception and production of the bomb itself. A thought-provoking narrative on a highly complex issue, it also examines the problems that arose, such as the potentially lethal effects of nuclear fallout.Moss also brings to life the opposing views between scientists and politicians alike as the idea of a "Super" bomb capable of mass destruction rapidly began to transform into a reality.Governments sought to endorse or denounce thermonuclear weapons programmes in their countries - after crucial events such as President Harry S. Truman's public declaration of support for the American Atomic Agency Commission and its work on the hydrogen bomb in 1950. This led to issues that ranged from serious ethical questions to political decisions that would resonate across the world.Offering vivid portraits of the eminent men whose decisions and expertise were crucial to the process, Moss pays particular attention to the theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, and his colleague Edward Teller, who became known as the "father of the hydrogen bomb".Men Who Play God provides a thorough, gripping overview of a series of the most significant nuclear events in history that brought lasting global consequences.

'Moss went to great pains to study all the documents relating to Fuchs and interviewed everyone who had contact with him. His spy thriller is better than fiction.' - LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS German-born Klaus Fuchs escaped the Nazi regime in 1933 and sought refuge in Britain. Regarded as a genius, the introverted physics student hid his communist beliefs from his peers. The scientist's brilliance led to his recruitment, by the British, to develop the secret atom bomb project. At this point, Fuchs turned spy and began to pass on nuclear research secrets to the Soviet Regime. As time passed, the refugee's sense of loyalty to his friends and Britain led to him to doubt his actions and he reported less information to Russia. The British arrested Fuchs in 1950, after the FBI had decoded his Soviet messages. In August 1988, the Russians acknowledged for the first time the key role that Fuchs played in the building of their first atomic bomb. Norman Moss gives detailed insight into Fuchs' extraordinary story, examining his role in the most momentous historical development of this century, his contacts with the Soviet intelligence apparatus, his friendships, the twists and turns of his mind and conscience, and the intelligence work that led to his arrest. Fuchs's dilemmas reflect some of the fundamental moral and political conflicts of our time. Recommended for fans of Ben Macintyre and John le Carre. Norman Moss is a writer, journalist and broadcaster. Other highly acclaimed titles by the author include Men Who Play God: the Story of the Hydrogen Bomb; A British/American Dictionary; The Pleasures of Deception; and The Politics of Uranium. Praise for Norman Moss: 'Admirable... It tells an extraordinary story clearly and well, and with just enough analysis to provoke thought'NEW SCIENTIST 'A compelling story' INDEPENDENT 'It probes deeply... well worth reading' NEW YORK TIMES Men Who Play God: The Story of the Hydrogen Bomb'An important book' Guardian 'Full of illumination... fascinating' New Yorker The Pleasures of Deception 'Skilful and entertaining' Sunday Telegraph

Nineteen Weeks is Norman Moss's riveting account of FDR, Churchill, and the extraordinary decisions made in 1940 that set the stage for America's interventionist role in world affairs. The weeks between May and September 1940 saw Hitler's stunning conquest of France, Britain's desperate struggle against the threat of invasion and conquest, and a passionate debate in the United States over the proper response to these events. Roosevelt's appeals to his countrymen to offer support to Europe were met with opposition from factions that wanted to maintain America's distance. When the tide of popular opinion turned from isolationism, the order of world power was altered forever. As Moss shows, the "special relationship" between Britain and America began in that brief, crucial period, setting the tenor of future American foreign policy. His lucid history offers a fascinating window on current world events.

In The Day I Emailed Jesus, author Norman Moss takes us on an uplifting and thought-provoking journey seeking truth and enlightenment regarding the Christian religion and the myths, mysteries, and truths surrounding it. To aid him in his quest, he posed 22 searching and profound questions to Jesus. A sample of questions: Is there a God and a heaven? Can humans trust religious leaders? Does God answer prayers? Does each of us have a preordained destiny? Does the Holy Grail exist, and what is it? While some of Jesus's emails may be contentious and highly controversial to some established religious organisations, The Day I Emailed Jesus introduces a unique opportunity for humankind to become enlightened beings in preparation for the transition from the old world to the new world in Christ. These words of wisdom and truth can act as a beacon of light along the path of individual enlightenment-and ultimately, it is a promise of the gift of participation in God's heaven on the earth to come.

An account and strategic overview of the major political changes underway in the face of global environmental issues. The book delineates a new era of planetary management, showing how national interests will have to adapt to recognize the imperatives of the global consequences of actions.