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Atomic Adventures : Secret Islands, Forgotten N-Rays, and Isotopic Murder; a Journey into the Wild World of Nuclear Science by James Mahaffey (2017, Hardcover)

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ATOMIC ADVENTURES: SECRET ISLANDS, FORGOTTEN N-RAYS, AND ISOTOPIC MURDER: A JOURNEY INTO THE WILD WORLD OF NUCLEAR SCIENCE By James Mahaffey - Hardcover **Mint Condition**.

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The latest investigation from acclaimed nuclear engineer and author James Mahaffey unearths forgotten nuclear endeavors throughout history that were sometimes hair-brained, often risky, and always fascinating.

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Publisher
Pegasus Books
ISBN-10
1681774216
ISBN-13
9781681774213
eBay Product ID (ePID)
234387380

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Book Title
Atomic Adventures : Secret Islands, Forgotten N-Rays, and Isotopic Murder; a Journey into the Wild World of Nuclear Science
Author
James Mahaffey
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Experiments & Projects, General, Physics / Nuclear
Publication Year
2017
Genre
Science
Number of Pages
464 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.3in
Item Height
1.3in
Item Width
6.5in
Item Weight
20.9 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Qc173
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Delivers an expert, equally amusing chronicle of the wide world of nuclear science. Mahaffey''s account is not the first but definitely the funniest., A rewarding book. H.G. Wells would have been fascinated by Atomic Adventures, especially by the ways its cast of scientists--who range from authentic experts to the shadiest of con artists--have tried to make use of atomic energy in war and in peace. Mahaffey, a former research scientist at Georgia Tech, is a knowledgeable narrator who plainly loves his subject. He knows how to tell a good story and, no less important, has an eye for unfamiliar and revealing details. An enlightening read., Did you mourn the ending of Simon Winchester's Pacific? Fret no longer, the companion is here, and it's no less filled with batty geniuses who want to power the world with a scary mixture of nuclear energy and hubris. Stellar nonfiction., Delivers an expert, equally amusing chronicle of the wide world of nuclear science. Mahaffey's account is not the first but definitely the funniest., Although the atomic craze peaked in the mid-20th century, the topic continues to fascinate, and Mahaffey has tapped into the excitement., In some ways, Atomic Adventures is reminiscent of historian Richard Rhodes's book The Making of the Atomic Bomb. But Mahaffey offers more than just history. He sets out to teach his readers about the science behind the stories. In a culture fixated on accomplishment, it's important to talk about the things that didn't work. What Atomic Adventures does well is to celebrate the full arc of science: the good, the bad, and the quirky.
Copyright Date
2017
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2017-449221
Dewey Decimal
333.792/4
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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by 92d501Jul 04, 2017
Atomic Adventures
This book brought me back to the days when I worked for the Army as a lab technician. When some of these PhD's start talking about some of their adventures in chemical, biological and nuclear research they love to give accounts of their triumphs and mistakes. Some of what they did in the name of research back then would land them in jail today. One of our janitors was stealing ethanol so we put some phenol in it. The guy who didn't show up the next day because he had the runs was the culprit! The author gave some great explanations of what happens when a new theory is 'proven' and how everyone else wants to get in on the "proof" and write a paper. Details into the development status of the Germans and Japanese atomic bomb progress was very interesting as was the explanation of nuclear powered rocket engines that we use today. It was a very enjoyable book for me and hard to put down until I finished it.Read full review
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by djohannsenFeb 16, 2021
A delightful read.
An interesting (semi-)technical romp through all manner of things nuclear.
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by demrJun 07, 2023
Did they really do that?
Great discussion of the early days of nuclear research.
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