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Atoms and Ashes: From Bikini Atoll to Fukushima by Serhii Plokhy

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**Product Details for "Atoms and Ashes: From Bikini Atoll to Fukushima" by Serhii Plokhy:**

- Publisher: Penguin

- Language: English

- Paperback: 384 pages

- ISBN-10: 0141997176

- ISBN-13: 978-0141997179

- Item Weight: 281 grams

- Dimensions: 12.9 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm

**Book Overview:**

"Atoms and Ashes: From Bikini Atoll to Fukushima" by Serhii Plokhy is a thought-provoking exploration of the atomic age through the lens of six major nuclear disasters that have shaped our understanding of nuclear technology and its risks.

The book delves into the history and details of six significant nuclear disasters, namely Bikini Atoll, Kyshtym, Windscale, Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima. Plokhy draws on extensive research and eyewitness testimonies to provide a comprehensive account of each crisis. He delves into the decision-making processes on the ground during these disasters, as well as the often panicked responses of governments trying to contain the crises and sometimes concealing the true scale of the catastrophes.

Through these stories, Plokhy underscores a fundamental truth about humanity's relationship with nuclear technology: the pursuit of power and energy has frequently taken precedence over safety and consideration for future generations. As the world increasingly explores renewable and alternative energy sources, this book serves as a reminder of the explicit risks associated with nuclear power.

"Atoms and Ashes" offers a gripping and informative narrative that sheds light on the history of nuclear disasters and their implications for our approach to nuclear technology and energy production.

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