Atomic Accidents by James Mahaffey
A gripping narrative of nuclear mishaps and meltdowns around the globe, all of which have proven pivotal to the advancement of nuclear science.
“Mahaffey guides us through more than a century of atomic research, including misadventures with radioactive elixirs and long-forgotten accidentsThe compelling tales unravel like slow-motion horror stories.” -- NATURE
“From clueless hunters wandering into caves teeming with radon-222, to fervid dreams of nuclear jets, and reactors bucking like steeds unused to human contact, Mahaffey keeps things appropriately dramatic. Truly valuable.” -- Newsweek
“Mahaffey employs his extensive knowledge of nuclear engineering to produce a volume that is by turns alarming, thought-provoking, humorous, and always fascinating.” -- Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
“From clueless hunters wandering into caves teeming with radon-222, to fervid dreams of nuclear jets, and reactors bucking like steeds unused to human contact, Mahaffey keeps things appropriately dramatic. Truly valuable.” -- Newsweek
“Mahaffey employs his extensive knowledge of nuclear engineering to produce a volume that is by turns alarming, thought-provoking, humorous, and always fascinating.” -- Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
James Mahaffey was senior research scientist at the Georgia Tech Research Institute and has worked at the Defense Nuclear Agency, the National Ground Intelligence Center, and the Air Force Air Logistics Center, focusing on nuclear power, nano-technology, and cold fusion. He is the author of Atomic Awakening and lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781605986807 |
| ISBN 10 | 1605986801 |
| Title | Atomic Accidents |
| Author | James Mahaffey |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pegasus Books |
| Year published | 2015-02-17 |
| Number of pages | 464 |
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