Chain Reactions: The Hopeful History of Uranium
| AUTHOR | Santos, Lucy Jane |
| PUBLISHER | Pegasus Books (11/05/2024) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
Tracing uranium's past--and how it intersects with our understanding of other radioactive elements--Chain Reactions aims to enlighten readers and refresh our attitudes about the atomic world. Chain Reactions looks at the fascinating, often-forgotten stories that can be found throughout the history of uranium. From glassworks to penny stocks; from medicines to atomic weapons; from something to be feared to a powerful source of energy, this global history explores the scientific narrative of this unique element, but also shines a light on its cultural and social impact. By understanding our nuclear past, we can move beyond the ideological opposition to technologies and encourage a more nuanced dialogue about whether it is feasible--and desirable--to have a genuinely nuclear-powered future.
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ISBN-13:
9781639367443
ISBN-10:
1639367446
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
288
Carton Quantity:
12
Product Dimensions:
6.20 x 1.10 x 9.10 inches
Weight:
0.88 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Radiation
Science | Physics - Atomic & Molecular
Science | Chemistry - Inorganic
Dewey Decimal:
546.431
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Tracing uranium's past--and how it intersects with our understanding of other radioactive elements--Chain Reactions aims to enlighten readers and refresh our attitudes about the atomic world. Chain Reactions looks at the fascinating, often-forgotten stories that can be found throughout the history of uranium. From glassworks to penny stocks; from medicines to atomic weapons; from something to be feared to a powerful source of energy, this global history explores the scientific narrative of this unique element, but also shines a light on its cultural and social impact. By understanding our nuclear past, we can move beyond the ideological opposition to technologies and encourage a more nuanced dialogue about whether it is feasible--and desirable--to have a genuinely nuclear-powered future.
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