Atomic Awakening
A New Look at the History and Future of Nuclear Power
WW Norton · Print & ebook · September 21, 2010
The American public's introduction to nuclear technology was manifested in destruction and death.
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- Who it’s for
- Follow nuclear energy from its discovery to its contested place in today’s climate concerns.
- Genres
- Technology, Nuclear Physics, Energy
- Published
- WW Norton, September 21, 2010
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The American public's introduction to nuclear technology was manifested in destruction and death. With Hiroshima and the Cold War still ringing in our ears, our perception of all things nuclear is seen through the lens of weapons development. Nuclear power is full of mind-bending theories, deep secrets, and the misdirection of public consciousness, some deliberate, some accidental.
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The result of this fixation on bombs and fallout is that the development of a non-polluting, renewable energy source stands frozen in time. Outlining nuclear energy's discovery and applications throughout history, Mahaffey's brilliant and accessible book is essential to understanding the astounding phenomenon of nuclear power in an age where renewable energy and climate change have become the defining concerns of the twenty-first century.
Beyond the Bomb
Follow nuclear energy from its discovery to its contested place in today’s climate concerns.
Come here for
- A history of nuclear energy beyond the shadow of weapons
- Clear-eyed context for debates about power and climate
Expect
- Accessible explanations of a complex technology
- A fresh perspective on the history and future of nuclear power
Where it sits
| Technology | 85% |
|---|---|
| Nuclear Physics | 53% |
| Energy | 34% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- General Science
- Authors
- James Mahaffey
- Publisher
- WW Norton
- Published
- September 21, 2010
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- General Science