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Romancing the Atom: Nuclear Infatuation from the Radium Girls to Fukushima

by Johnson, Robert R. | HC | Good
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Binding
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780313392795
Subject Area
Business & Economics, Science, History
Publication Name
Romancing the Atom : Nuclear Infatuation from the Radium Girls to Fukushima
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Item Length
9.2 in
Subject
Military / Nuclear Warfare, United States / 20th Century, History, Industries / Energy
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
0.6 in
Author
Robert R. Johnson
Item Weight
18.3 Oz
Item Width
6.1 in
Number of Pages
240 Pages

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This book presents a compelling account of atomic development over the last century that demonstrates how humans have repeatedly chosen to ignore the associated impacts for the sake of technological, scientific, military, and economic expediency. In 1945, Albert Einstein said, "The release of atomic power has changed everything except our way of thinking ... the solution to this problem lies in the heart of mankind." This statement seems more valid today than ever. Romancing the Atom: Nuclear Infatuation from the Radium Girls to Fukushima presents compelling moments that clearly depict the folly and shortsightedness of our "atomic mindset" and shed light upon current issues of nuclear power, waste disposal, and weapons development. The book consists of ten nonfiction historical vignettes, including the women radium dial painters of the 1920s, the expulsion of the Bikini Island residents to create a massive "petri dish" for post-World War II bomb and radiation testing, the government-subsidized uranium rush of the 1950s and its effects on Native American communities, and the secret radioactive material development facilities in residential neighborhoods. In addition, the book includes original interviews of prominent historians, writers, and private citizens involved with these poignant stories. More information is available online at www.romancingtheatom.com.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
031339279x
ISBN-13
9780313392795
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6038269834

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Romancing the Atom : Nuclear Infatuation from the Radium Girls to Fukushima
Publication Year
2012
Subject
Military / Nuclear Warfare, United States / 20th Century, History, Industries / Energy
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Business & Economics, Science, History
Author
Robert R. Johnson
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
18.3 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in

Additional Product Features

LCCN
2012-011724
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"Romancing the Atom is not just a book about the shabby secrets of the atomic age, it also proposes a key for springing the lock on what has made all this possible. . . . Johnson's treatment is crisp and finely detailed. It offers a unique perspective . . . a jewel in plain sight." - Pasatiempo, The Santa Fe New Mexican, "Romancing the Atom is not just a book about the shabby secrets of the atomic age, it also proposes a key for springing the lock on what has made all this possible. . . . Johnson's treatment is crisp and finely detailed. It offers a unique perspective . . . a jewel in plain sight." -- Pasatiempo, The Santa Fe New Mexican "Johnson's familiar tone will make readers feel like he's in the room with them, telling a story about these (sometimes horrifying) events. . . . This book will interest readers who love the history of science, especially 20th-century, military, or weapons history buffs." -- Library Journal, "Johnson's familiar tone will make readers feel like he's in the room with them, telling a story about these (sometimes horrifying) events. . . . This book will interest readers who love the history of science, especially 20th-century, military, or weapons history buffs." - Library Journal, "Romancing the Atom is not just a book about the shabby secrets of the atomic age, it also proposes a key for springing the lock on what has made all this possible. . . . Johnson's treatment is crisp and finely detailed. It offers a unique perspective … a jewel in plain sight." - Pasatiempo, The Santa Fe New Mexican
Target Audience
College Audience
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
338.4/7621480973
Lc Classification Number
Hd9698.U52.J65 2012
Copyright Date
2012

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