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Chain Reactions: The Hopeful History of Uranium

Chain Reactions: The Hopeful History of Uranium

by Santos, Lucy Jane
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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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BrandPegasus Books
Pub dateNov 5, 2024
ISBN-101639367446
ISBN-139781639367443
LanguageEnglish
Dimensions9 × 1.2 × 6 in
Weight2 lb
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