Romancing the Atom: Nuclear Infatuation from the Radium Girls to Fukushima
Infatuation Girls Fukushima: Romancing the Atom is a nonfiction history book examining nuclear culture and its consequences through ten historical vignettes. Its subjects range from radium dial painters and displaced Bikini Island residents to uranium mining and the development of radioactive materials.
At a glance
- Ten nonfiction historical vignettes explore nuclear issues across different periods and communities.
- Topics include the radium dial painters, Bikini Island residents, uranium mining's effects on Native American communities, and radioactive-material development facilities.
- The listing describes original interviews with historians, writers, and people connected to the stories.
Reference price: $68.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- The vignette format covers several distinct nuclear-history topics in one volume.
- The subjects connect historical episodes with present-day questions about nuclear power, waste disposal, and weapons development.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Praeger |
|---|---|
| Publication date | August 3, 2012 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 240 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 031339279X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0313392795 |
| Weight listed | 1.2 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.14 x 0.56 x 9.21 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in the social and historical consequences of nuclear technology.
- Readers seeking a short, illustrated collection of nonfiction nuclear-history vignettes.
Less suited to
- Readers looking primarily for a technical textbook on nuclear engineering or physics.
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Frequently asked questions
What topics does Romancing the Atom cover?
The book presents ten nonfiction historical vignettes, including stories about radium dial painters, Bikini Island residents, uranium mining and Native American communities, and radioactive-material development facilities.
Is this a technical guide to nuclear power?
The listing describes it as historical nonfiction focused on nuclear culture and its consequences, rather than a technical manual.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 240 pages.
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