| Atomic Accidents: A History of Nuclear Meltdowns and Disasters; From the Ozark Mountains to Fukushima Contributor(s): Mahaffey, James (Author), Weiner, Tom (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1482995484 ISBN-13: 9781482995480 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $40.46 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: February 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | History - Science | Physics - Nuclear - Technology & Engineering | Power Resources - Nuclear |
| Dewey: 363.179 |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 5.3" W x 5.7" (0.55 lbs) |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 21st Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A gripping narrative of nuclear mishaps and meltdowns around the globe, all of which have proven pivotal to the advancement of nuclear science 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 led to new facets of understanding about the mighty atom--and Mahaffey puts forth what the future should be for this final frontier of science that still holds so much promise. |
Contributor Bio(s): Mahaffey, James: - James Mahaffey was a senior research scientist at the Georgia Tech Research Institute, where he worked under contract for the Defense Nuclear Agency, the National Ground Intelligence Center, the Air Force Air Logistics Center, and Georgia Power Company, focusing on reactor safety systems, nonlinear analysis, and digital systems design. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Weiner, Tom: -Tom Weiner, a dialogue director and voice artist best known for his roles in video games and television shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Transformers, is an Earphones Award winner and Audie Award finalist. He is a former member of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. |