The Jasons

Name: The Jasons
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ISBN: 9780143038474

The Secret History of Science's Postwar Elite

Ann Finkbeiner

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Penguin
27 March 2007

Biography: science, technology & engineering; History of the Americas; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Mathematics & Sciences; History of engineering & technology

The Jasons are a well-guarded group of world-class scientists, briefly outed in the Pentagon Papers during the Vietnam War, who have been meeting every summer since 1960 to tackle classified problems that the Defense Department cannot solve. Among many stunning innovations, they helped invent our electronic battlefield and Star Wars missile defense technology, and are now looking into ways to improve our intelligence gathering. Recounting the unknown story of these brilliant, stubbornly independent thinkers, Ann Finkbeiner takes advantage of her unprecedented access to this elite group to explore the uncertain bargains between science and politics. It is a story older than Faust and as timely as tomorrow's headlines.

By: Ann Finkbeiner
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: annotated edition
Dimensions: Height: 195mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 255g
ISBN: 9780143038474
ISBN 10: 0143038478
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 27 March 2007
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Jasons: The Secret History of Science's Postwar Elite

Fascinating, disturbing. Science needs critics like Finkbeiner now more than ever. (The New York Times Book Review) A true story that reads like a Tom Clancy novel. (Wired)