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Atomic Frontier Days: Hanford And The American West (Emil And Kathleen Sick Book Series In Western History And Biography)
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Outstanding Title By Choice Magazineon The Banks Of The Pacific Northwest'S Greatest River Lies The Hanford Nuclear Reservation, An Industrial Site That Appears To Be At Odds With The Surrounding Vineyards And Desert. The 586Squaremile Compound On The Columbia River Is Known Both For Its Origins As Part Of The Manhattan Project, Which Made The First Atomic Bombs, And For The Monumental Effort Now Under Way To Clean Up Fortyfive Years Of Waste From Manufacturing Plutonium For Nuclear Weapons. Hanford Routinely Makes The News, As Scientists, Litigants, Administrators, And Politicians Argue Over Its Past And Its Future.It Is Easy To Think About Hanford As An Expression Of Federal Power, A Place Apart From Humanity And Nature, But That View Distorts Its History. Atomic Frontier Days Looks Through A Wider Lens, Telling A Complex Story Of Production, Community Building, Politics, And Environmental Sensibilities. In Brilliantly Structured Parallel Stories, The Authors Bridge The Divisions That Accompany Hanford'S Headlines And Offer Perspective On Today'S Controversies. Influenced As Much By Regional Culture, Economics, And Politics As By War, Diplomacy, And Environmentalism, Hanford And The Tricities Of Richland, Pasco, And Kennewick Illuminate The History Of The Modern American West.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Atomic Frontier Days: Hanford and the American West'? A: The book explores the history and impact of the Hanford nuclear reservation, detailing its origins in the Manhattan Project and the ongoing cleanup efforts of waste from plutonium production.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Atomic Frontier Days' is John M. Findlay.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Atomic Frontier Days' published? A: The book was published on May 18, 2011.
- Q: Is this book suitable for understanding local history? A: Yes, the book is categorized under 'State & Local' history, providing insights into the regional culture and environmental issues.
- Q: Can this book help me understand the environmental impact of nuclear projects? A: Yes, it discusses the environmental sensibilities related to the Hanford site and its historical context.
- Q: Is 'Atomic Frontier Days' a good resource for students? A: Yes, it is an outstanding title recommended by Choice Magazine, making it a valuable resource for students studying American history or environmental science.
- Q: What kind of stories does the book tell? A: The book features parallel stories that bridge the divides of Hanford's history, focusing on production, community building, politics, and environmental issues.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other historical accounts? A: It provides a complex narrative that intertwines local culture and politics with broader themes of war, diplomacy, and environmentalism, offering a more nuanced view of Hanford's legacy.