Red Atom Russia's Nuclear Power Program from Stalin to Today
| Author/creator | Josephson, Paul R. Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Pittsburgh : University of Pittsburgh Press Chicago : Chicago Distribution Center [Distributor] |
| Description | 352 p. ill 09.000 x 06.000 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
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| Series | Pitt Russian East European Ser. |
| Summary | Annotation <div><p>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. Thirty years later, that dream died in Chernobyl. What went wrong? Based on exhaustive archival research and interviews,<i>Red Atom</i>takes a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the Soviet Union's peaceful use of nuclear power. 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.</p></div> |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9780822958819 |
| ISBN | 0822958813 (Perfect) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9780822958819 |
| Stock number | 00027370 |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |