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The Killing of Karen Silkwood: The Story Behind the KerrMcGee Plutonium Case,New
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Karen Silkwood, an employee of the KerrMcGee plutonium processing plant, was killed in a car crash on her way to deliver important documents to a newspaper reporter in 1974. Silkwood was a union activist concerned about health and safety issues at the plant, and her death at age twentyeight was considered by many to be highly suspicious. Was it KerrMcGee's revenge on a troublesome whistleblower? Or was it part of a much larger conspiracy reaching from the Atomic Energy Commission to the FBI and the CIA?Richard Rashke leads us through the myriad of charges and countercharges, theories and facts, and reaches conclusions based solely on the evidence in hand. Originally published in 1981, his book offers a vivid, edgy picture of the tensions that racked this country in the 1970s. However, the volume is not only an important historical document. Complex, fascinating characters populate this compelling insider's view of the nuclear industry. The issues it exploreswhistleblowers, worker safety, the environment, and nuclear vulnerabilityhave not lost relevance today, twentysix years after Silkwood's white Honda Civic was found trapped in a concrete culvert near Oklahoma City.For this second edition, Rashke has added a Preface and three short chapters that explore what has been learned about Silkwood since the book's original publication, explain what happened to the various actors in the drama, and discuss the longterm effects of the events around Silkwood's death.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Killing of Karen Silkwood'? A: 'The Killing of Karen Silkwood' focuses on the life and suspicious death of Karen Silkwood, a union activist at the Kerr-McGee plutonium processing plant, and the broader implications surrounding whistle-blowing and nuclear safety.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Richard Rashke.
- Q: When was the second edition of this book published? A: The second edition of 'The Killing of Karen Silkwood' was published on May 15, 2000.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Killing of Karen Silkwood' contains 448 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are some key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include whistle-blowing, worker safety, environmental concerns, and the vulnerabilities of the nuclear industry.
- Q: Is the book considered a historical document? A: Yes, the book is regarded as an important historical document that offers insights into the tensions of the 1970s regarding nuclear safety and activism.
- Q: Does the book provide updates on the events or characters since its original publication? A: Yes, the second edition includes a Preface and three additional chapters that provide updates on Karen Silkwood and the events following her death.
- Q: What type of audience would benefit from reading this book? A: Readers interested in ethics, labor rights, environmental issues, and the history of nuclear energy will find this book particularly insightful.
- Q: Is there a focus on evidence in the author's conclusions? A: Yes, Richard Rashke's conclusions are based solely on the evidence available, making the book a fact-driven narrative.