Red Atom: Russias Nuclear Power Program From Stalin To Today (Pitt Russian East European)
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (590 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0822958813 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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For large public and academic libraries.-Gregg Sapp, Univ. There are few heroes in his sober, cautionary tale; among other things, Josephson reveals that even knowledgeable U.S. Although perhaps too detailed and complex for merely casual readers, this book makes a significant contribution to the thriving field of Soviet science studies. From Library Journal Driven by rampant ideology and technological hubris, the Russian nuclear power program was conceived as a centerpiece of Soviet society. The inevitable result is most dramatically symbolized by the Chernobyl disaster. . of Miami Lib., Coral Gables, FL Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. Throughout the Cold War period, across the empire's vast regions, "nuclear cities" were established where atomic power zealots had
In the 1950s, Soviet nuclear scientists and leaders imagined a stunning future when giant reactors would generate energy quickly and cheaply, nuclear engines would power cars, ships, and airplanes, and peaceful nuclear explosions would transform the landscape. Driven by the energy of the atom, the dream of communism would become a powerful reality. It explores both the projects and the technocratic and political elite who were dedicated to increasing state power through technology. And it describes the political, economic, and environmental fallout of Chernobyl.. Thirty years later, that dream died in Chernobyl. What went wrong? Based on exhaustive archival research and interviews, Red Atom takes a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the Soviet Union's peaceful use of nuclear power
Fascinating Subject, Spotty Writing Eric Hazen This is a fascinating and frightening account of a huge story. It covers (often in excessive detail) the development of nuclear power under a totalitarian regime with little thought for the human cost. An excellent book overall.The story he tells must be told. Uncounted innocent citizens of the region are still suffering from the careless application of nuc. Chewy but highly digestible reading Richard Talley I found Mr. Josephson's book to be highly entertaining and an extremely good read. Lots and lots and lots of information - maybe, sometimes too much. However, I noticed a number of errors, which, although slight, did jump out at me.Mr. Josephson seems to like inserting a slight dusting of Russian terms in his book which are tangential to the subject at hand. Peter G. Vernig said The Point is Lost in Detail. While Dr. Jasephson's compilation of information on Soviet nuclear research and developement is encyclopedic, the book is not easy to follow. It repeatedly jumps back to various points, the Russian revolution, early post WW II era and follows another area of the soviet nuclear program. Early in the book an unfamiliar unit of exposure, the "ber" is used but