Atomic Frontier Days by John M Findlay

Atomic Frontier Days by John M Findlay

The story of Hanford and the Tri-Cities of Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick illuminates the history of the modern American West

"An outstanding contribution to our knowledge of the Atomic West and its role in the nation's historyEqually important, the authors provide an important corrective to recent historical accounts of the topic."

-- George E. Webb * Pacific Northwest Quarterly *

"Their coauthored work effectively blends the history of the nuclear complex with the histories of environmentalism, community identity, regionalism, and politics . . . Atomic Frontier Days pushes the boundaries of atomic bomb history into new, exciting directions."

-- Jason Krupar * Technology and Culture *

"Atomic Frontier Days goes beyond simplistic narratives of a triumph or tragedy. . . . Unlike many histories of the American nuclear weapons programs, which tend to focus on the secret and isolated nature of the enterprise, this book situates Hanford firmly in a regional, political, social, and economic context."

-- Andrew Jenks * Southern California Quarterly *

"The book is richly informed by primary sources. It may well be the definitive treatment of Hanford and its ongoing controversies."

-- Michael L. Johnson * Journal of American History *

"[Findlay and Hevly] chronicle the legacy of the atom and how the citizens of this unique region coped with war, economic and ecological challenges, and dependence on federal largesse and corporate power."

-- Robin Lindley * Pacific Northwest Inlander *

"The account is well organized and written, and the scholarship is superb and well documented. . . . An excellent resource for those interested in or studying the influence of technology on urban communities. Summing Up: Highly recommended."

* Choice *

"It's an informative, detailed view of the complicated forces that created and shaped Hanford, and how that is not entirely atypical of how the West was won and sometimes lost."

-- Knute Berger * Crosscut *

"It lays out the roller-coaster of boom and bust cycles as Hanford struggled to stay relevant and the community attempted to maintain a solid economic footing—a process that continues today . . ."

-- Annette Cary * Tri-City Herald *

John M. Findlay is professor of history at the University of Washington. His focus is social and urban history. Bruce Hevly is associate professor of history at the University of Washington. His focus is history of science and technology.

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ISBN 13	9780295990972
ISBN 10	029599097X
Title	Atomic Frontier Days
Author	John M Findlay
Series	Emil And Kathleen Sick Book Series In Western History And Biography
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	University of Washington Press
Year published	2011-05-18
Number of pages	384
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.