Plokhy, Serhii
Chernobyl: The History of a Nuclear Catastrophe
- ISBN 13:
- 9781541617070
- author:
- Plokhy, Serhii
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Basic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 21.1 x 14.1 x 3.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Russia,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Chernobyl: The History of a Nuclear Catastrophe On the morning of April 26, 1986, a devastating nuclear disaster shook Europe, releasing radioactive fallout across the continent. In this account, historian Serhii Plokhy sheds light on the events leading up to the tragedy, revealing the flaws of the Soviet nuclear industry and the authoritarian character of Communist rule. Plokhy draws on new sources to tell the stories of the firefighters, scientists, and soldiers who risked their lives to extinguish the nuclear inferno. He exposes the regime's control over scientific information and its prioritization of economic development over safety, highlighting the catastrophic consequences of these decisions. Today, the risk of another Chernobyl looms in the mismanagement of nuclear power in the developing world. A moving and urgent account, Chernobyl serves as a call to action, warning of the dangers of complacency and the importance of prioritizing safety and responsibility in the pursuit of scientific progress.
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