Nuclear Reactions: Documenting American Encounters with Nuclear EnergyPaperback, 1 November 2016

Nuclear Reactions: Documenting American Encounters with Nuclear Energy
Qty
1
Turbo
Ships in 2 - 3 days
In Stock
Free Delivery
Cash on Delivery
15 Days
Free Returns
Secure Checkout
Buy More, Save More
Part of Series
Weyerhaeuser Environmental Classics
Print Length
352 pages
Language
English
Publisher
University of Washington Press
Date Published
1 Nov 2016
ISBN-10
0295999624
ISBN-13
9780295999623

Description

Nuclear Reactions explores the nuclear consensus that emerged in post-World War II America, characterized by widespread support for a diplomatic and military strategy based on nuclear weapons and a vision of economic growth that welcomed nuclear energy both for the generation of electricity and for other peaceful and industrial uses. Unease about the environmental consequences of nuclear energy and weapons development became apparent by the early 1960s and led to the first challenges to that consensus.

The documents in this collection address issues such as the arms race, "mutually assured destruction," the emergence of ecosystems ecology and the environmental movement, nuclear protests, and climate change. They raise questions about how nuclear energy shaped--and continues to shape--the contours of postwar American life. These questions provide a useful lens through which to understand the social, economic, and environmental tradeoffs embedded within American choices about the use and management of nuclear energy.

Product Details

Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
1 November 2016
Dimensions:
22.86 x 15.24 x 2.29 cm
ISBN-10:
0295999624
ISBN-13:
9780295999623
Language:
English
Location:
Seattle
Pages:
352
Publisher:
University of Washington Press
Weight:
453.59 gm

Related Categories


Need Help?
+971 6 731 0280
support@gzb.ae

About UsContact UsPayment MethodsFAQsShipping PolicyRefund and ReturnTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyCookie Notice

VisaMastercardCash on Delivery

© 2024 White Lion General Trading LLC. All rights reserved.