--- product_id: 8546555 title: "Made in Hanford: The Bomb That Changed the World" price: "€ 50.48" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/8546555-made-in-hanford-the-bomb-that-changed-the-world store_origin: CY region: Cyprus --- # Made in Hanford: The Bomb That Changed the World **Price:** € 50.48 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Made in Hanford: The Bomb That Changed the World - **How much does it cost?** € 50.48 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/8546555-made-in-hanford-the-bomb-that-changed-the-world) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Made in Hanford: The Bomb That Changed the World [Williams, Hill] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Made in Hanford: The Bomb That Changed the World Review: An Alternative to Richard Rhodes' big books. - Made in Hanford, the Bomb that Changed the World. I purchased this book hoping to learn more about Hanford. I am an environmental engineer and although this area is not my specialty, in recent years I have been reading everything I can about the various bomb and nuclear power developments, in the hopes of obtaining a better understanding of their overall environmental impact. Of the various sites related to the Manhattan Project, it seems that less is written about Hanford that any other even though Hanford must be the worst of all the sites in terms of environmental problems. This book is only a little more about Hanford that other Manhattan project books. The first seven chapters describe physics and how the various scientists came to the conclusion that fission was possible and had actually been observed in laboratories. Chapter 8 describes Hanford's B reactor and the problems that were overcome to develop it. There is some new material for me regarding Hanford - the preparations for secrecy prior to the site's construction, the various gag orders and some detail on the processes. The last chapters describe the test site in the Pacific and some of the problems that the tests created. I had not understood our poor treatment of the Marshal Islanders - which seems very shabby given the amounts of money we have spent in recent years on much less deserving people and projects. I did learn something new from this book, but I think this is a good book for a newcomer to this topic to read first. It is much less to read that Rhodes' books on the making of the bombs, but provides a pretty good summary of the various aspects of the bomb development and its aftermath. It is well written and contains some human interest stories from the author's personal or family involvement. If you are just starting to read about the Manhattan project and all of its impacts on society today, this is a good book to start with. Afterwards, if you want to learn more about Hanford, I recommend M.S. Gerber On the Home Front, The Cold War Legacy of the Hanford Nuclear Site, for a more technical treatment, and Teri Hein's Atomic Farm Girl for a personal account. Hein grew up downwind of Hanford and she discusses here experiences. Review: terrific read - What a terrific story. Only 40 pages into the book and already fascinated (now almost finished). Hill is clearly an exceptional writer (family journalistic background?). From the opening two pages (the chronology of several events which set the perspective for all that follows) onward to the story of how engineers were living in his own house while he was a youngster, he writes engrossingly as if it's historical fiction. Doesn't read at all like a regular documentary, but rather I actually can "hear David McCullough reading the story to me". It's that "smooth, well paced and connected. I'm also fascinated (an old engineering graduate from MIT) in the physics, which is explained simply and directly. Lots of stuff I never learned about at MIT even. What a surprise. Am learning some chemistry all over again and loving it. Look forward to passing the book along to others (including my grandson) to read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,918,021 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #532 in Nuclear Weapons & Warfare History (Books) #9,317 in World War II History (Books) #33,554 in World History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (24) | | Dimensions | 5.58 x 0.5 x 8.33 inches | | ISBN-10 | 0874223075 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0874223071 | | Item Weight | 9.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 208 pages | | Publication date | April 15, 2011 | | Publisher | Washington State University Press | ## Images ![Made in Hanford: The Bomb That Changed the World - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313Y2UOFtoL.jpg) ![Made in Hanford: The Bomb That Changed the World - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+rGYq1+gL.jpg) ![Made in Hanford: The Bomb That Changed the World - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719Ahyl8ZkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Alternative to Richard Rhodes' big books. *by M***M on February 4, 2013* Made in Hanford, the Bomb that Changed the World. I purchased this book hoping to learn more about Hanford. I am an environmental engineer and although this area is not my specialty, in recent years I have been reading everything I can about the various bomb and nuclear power developments, in the hopes of obtaining a better understanding of their overall environmental impact. Of the various sites related to the Manhattan Project, it seems that less is written about Hanford that any other even though Hanford must be the worst of all the sites in terms of environmental problems. This book is only a little more about Hanford that other Manhattan project books. The first seven chapters describe physics and how the various scientists came to the conclusion that fission was possible and had actually been observed in laboratories. Chapter 8 describes Hanford's B reactor and the problems that were overcome to develop it. There is some new material for me regarding Hanford - the preparations for secrecy prior to the site's construction, the various gag orders and some detail on the processes. The last chapters describe the test site in the Pacific and some of the problems that the tests created. I had not understood our poor treatment of the Marshal Islanders - which seems very shabby given the amounts of money we have spent in recent years on much less deserving people and projects. I did learn something new from this book, but I think this is a good book for a newcomer to this topic to read first. It is much less to read that Rhodes' books on the making of the bombs, but provides a pretty good summary of the various aspects of the bomb development and its aftermath. It is well written and contains some human interest stories from the author's personal or family involvement. If you are just starting to read about the Manhattan project and all of its impacts on society today, this is a good book to start with. Afterwards, if you want to learn more about Hanford, I recommend M.S. Gerber On the Home Front, The Cold War Legacy of the Hanford Nuclear Site, for a more technical treatment, and Teri Hein's Atomic Farm Girl for a personal account. Hein grew up downwind of Hanford and she discusses here experiences. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ terrific read *by M***T on July 7, 2011* What a terrific story. Only 40 pages into the book and already fascinated (now almost finished). Hill is clearly an exceptional writer (family journalistic background?). From the opening two pages (the chronology of several events which set the perspective for all that follows) onward to the story of how engineers were living in his own house while he was a youngster, he writes engrossingly as if it's historical fiction. Doesn't read at all like a regular documentary, but rather I actually can "hear David McCullough reading the story to me". It's that "smooth, well paced and connected. I'm also fascinated (an old engineering graduate from MIT) in the physics, which is explained simply and directly. Lots of stuff I never learned about at MIT even. What a surprise. Am learning some chemistry all over again and loving it. Look forward to passing the book along to others (including my grandson) to read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Engrossing and well written *by P***A on October 12, 2011* I'm not sure I should review a book that I haven't finished but I'm going to anyway. I stayed up too late last night reading Mr. Williams captivating narrative of the development of the Hanford Works and the discovery and manufacturing of plutonium. I'm working on a writing project of my own about Hanford in the 1940's. This book is as real to being there as you can get. The science is explained so a math-science-challenged dummy like me finally has a glimmer of understanding. Thank you Mr. Williams for your clear, cogent prose, your historical accuracy and your passion for this subject. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/8546555-made-in-hanford-the-bomb-that-changed-the-world](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/8546555-made-in-hanford-the-bomb-that-changed-the-world) --- *Product available on Desertcart Cyprus* *Store origin: CY* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*