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Reviewed on August 1, 2014 | Nonfiction
The debate over the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki has waxed and waned over the past 70 years, with strong opinions both for and against. Gar Alperovitz's 1996 study set the stage for the most recent historiographical investigations, and Ham's latest survey updates the conversation. This deeply researched narrative is especially valuable for its attention to the daily lives of Japanese individuals who experienced t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More