This biography explores the years when nuclear physics and elementary particle physics were born, nuclear fission was discovered, the Manhattan project was developed, the atomic bombs were dropped, and the Big Science started. However, it would be impossible to capture the full essence of the atomic age without first understanding the physicist that started it all, Enrico Fermi (1901-1954).

Enrico Fermi: The Obedient Genius attempts to shed light on all aspects of Fermi's life (his work, motivation, influences, achievements, and personal thoughts) as well as recreate...