Atomic Awakening: A New Look at the History and Future of Nuclear Power (Unabridged)
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4.6 • 10 Ratings
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- $13.99
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- $13.99
Publisher Description
"Persuasive and based on deep research. Atomic Awakening taught me a great deal." (Nature)
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. 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.
Customer Reviews
Five stars if he had mentioned Thorium
This is a very, very good history of nuclear power and a great way to remember the difference between atomic power and nuclear power. I’ll never make that mistake again. If you want to understand the progress of nuclear power from the very beginning, this is the best book I’ve found. I’m going to listen to it again right away.
The only problem, he focused entirely on uranium-based power. Certainly most people do. But if you really want to solve all the problems in our energy future, I would focus on Thorium. Unless this guy had a reason that’s a bad idea. However, he didn’t address it. I wish he had.
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