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Atomic Adventures: Secret Islands, Forgotten N-Rays, and Isotopic Murder: A Journey into the Wild World of Nuclear Science
By Mahaffey, James
- ISBN
- 9781681774213 9781681774800
- Publisher
- Pegasus
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Reviewed on June 1, 2017 | Science and Technology
Although the atomic craze peaked in the mid-20th century, the topic continues to fascinate, and Mahaffey (Atomic Accidents) has tapped into the excitement. A former government scientist and researcher, he provides a practitioner's view of subjects such as the search for cold fusion and the dangers of unshielded radioactive elements. The tone is casual and even funny at times. However, this book assumes a high tolerance for technical details an...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
