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Yellowcake Towns Uranium Mining Communities in the American West (Mining the American West),Used
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Michael Amundson presents a detailed analysis of the four mining communities at the hub of the twentiethcentury uranium booms: Moab, Utah; Grants, New Mexico; Uravan, Colorado; and Jeffrey City, Wyoming. He follows the ups and downs of these 'Yellowcake Towns' from uranium's origins as the crucial element in atomic bombs and the 1950s boom to its use in nuclear power plants, the Three Mile Island accident, and the 1980s bust. Yellowcake Towns provides a look at the supply side of the Atomic Age and serves as an important contribution to the growing bibliography of atomic history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Yellowcake Towns'? A: The book provides a detailed analysis of uranium mining communities in the American West, specifically examining the historical significance and impact of Moab, Utah; Grants, New Mexico; Uravan, Colorado; and Jeffrey City, Wyoming.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Yellowcake Towns'? A: The author is Michael Amundson, who explores the development and decline of uranium mining towns during the twentieth century.
- Q: When was 'Yellowcake Towns' published? A: The book was published on February 25, 2004.
- Q: What condition is the book available in? A: The book is categorized as a 'Used Book in Good Condition,' indicating it may have some wear but remains readable.
- Q: How many pages does 'Yellowcake Towns' have? A: The book contains a total of 232 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Yellowcake Towns' have? A: This edition of 'Yellowcake Towns' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Yellowcake Towns' a good resource for learning about atomic history? A: Yes, 'Yellowcake Towns' serves as an important contribution to the bibliography of atomic history by examining the supply side of the Atomic Age.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as the origins of uranium, its role in atomic bomb production, and the subsequent impact on nuclear power and mining communities.
- Q: Can I learn about the effects of the uranium boom and bust in 'Yellowcake Towns'? A: Yes, the book follows the ups and downs of these mining communities during the uranium boom of the 1950s and the subsequent bust in the 1980s.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in American history, mining, nuclear energy, or the socio-economic impacts of resource extraction will find this book insightful.