Atomic Accidents
A History of Nuclear Meltdowns and Disasters: From the Ozark Mountains to Fukushima
$40.95
- Paperback
464 pages
- Release Date
15 February 2015
Summary
From the moment radiation was discovered in the late nineteenth century, nuclear science has had a rich history of innovative scientific exploration and discovery, coupled with mistakes, accidents, and downright disasters. Mahaffey, a long-time advocate of continued nuclear research and nuclear energy, looks at each incident in turn and analyzes what happened and why, often discovering where scientists went wrong when analyzing past meltdowns.
Every incident has lead to new facets i…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781605986807 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1605986801 |
| Author: | James Mahaffey |
| Publisher: | Pegasus Books |
| Imprint: | Pegasus Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 464 |
| Release Date: | 15 February 2015 |
| Weight: | 399g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 140mm x 36mm |
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Critics Review
“Mahaffey guides us through more than a century of atomic research, including misadventures with radioactive elixirs and long-forgotten accidents. The compelling tales unravel like slow-motion horror stories.” – NATURE “From clueless hunters wandering into caves teeming with radon-222, to fervid dreams of nuclear jets, and reactors bucking like steeds unused to human contact, Mahaffey keeps things appropriately dramatic. Truly valuable.” – Newsweek “Mahaffey employs his extensive knowledge of nuclear engineering to produce a volume that is by turns alarming, thought-provoking, humorous, and always fascinating.” – Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
About The Author
James Mahaffey
James Mahaffey was senior research scientist at the Georgia Tech Research Institute and has worked at the Defense Nuclear Agency, the National Ground Intelligence Center, and the Air Force Air Logistics Center, focusing on nuclear power, nano-technology, and cold fusion. He is the author of Atomic Awakening and lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
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