Hitler’s Scientists Science, War, and the Devil’s Pact
Hitler’s Scientists: Science, War, and the Devil’s Pact by John Cornwell, published by Penguin on September 28, 2004, is a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between science and the Nazi regime. This 576-page reprint provides an eye-opening account of the rise of German science from the nineteenth century through World War II, detailing the alarming experiments conducted during Hitler’s rule. The book examines how scientific advancements were intertwined with the fortunes of war, highlighting both the benefits and the destructive consequences of these developments.
Readers will find a detailed narrative that weaves together the history of science and technology with the moral dilemmas faced by scientists during this tumultuous period. The text raises urgent questions about the ethical implications of scientific progress, particularly in the context of weapons of mass destruction and biotechnology. By focusing on the stories of individuals whose discoveries had profound impacts, Hitler’s Scientists offers a critical commentary on the responsibilities of scientists in times of conflict and the lasting repercussions of their work.
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An eye-opening account of the rise of science in Germany through to Hitler’s regime, and the frightening Nazi experiments that occurred during the Reich
A shocking account of Nazi science, and a compelling look at the the dramatic rise of German science in the nineteenth century, its preeminence in the early twentieth, and the frightening developments that led to its collapse in 1945, this is the compelling story of German scientists under Hitler’s regime. Weaving the history of science and technology with the fortunes of war and the stories of men and women whose discoveries brought both benefits and destruction to the world, Hitler’s Scientists raises questions that are still urgent today. As science becomes embroiled in new generations of weapons of mass destruction and the war against terrorism, as advances in biotechnology outstrip traditional ethics, this powerful account of Nazi science forms a crucial commentary on the ethical role of science.
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