The Firecracker Boys

H-Bombs, Inupiat Eskimos, and the Roots of the Environmental Movement

Autori

• Dan O'Neill

Parametri

• 450 pagine
• 16 ore di lettura

• Ecologia e Ambiente
• Saggistica
• Scienza
• Storia

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Set against the backdrop of 1958, the narrative reveals a controversial plan by Edward Teller to detonate nuclear bombs off Alaska's coast to create a harbor. The initiative faced fierce opposition from local Eskimos and biologists, who successfully thwarted what could have been a catastrophic environmental disaster. The story highlights themes of governmental arrogance and the emergence of America's environmental movement, showcasing Dan O'Neill's passion for Alaska and his commitment to uncovering a pivotal moment in the Nuclear Age.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2007

(In brossura)