Medvedev

Nuclear Disaster in the Urals

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ISBN 13:: 9780393334111
author:: Medvedev
format:: Paperback
publisher:: W. W. Norton & Co.
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 127 mm X 203 mm
Genre:: Literature: Texts
Condition:: New
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The story of the nuclear disaster in the Urals has long been shrouded in secrecy. In this groundbreaking book, Zhores Medvedev reveals the truth behind the explosion and its devastating consequences. Through an exhaustive analysis of Soviet scientific articles and interviews with key witnesses, Medvedev reconstructs the events leading up to the disaster and its far-reaching impact on the environment and human health. Medvedev's meticulous research sheds light on the extent of the contamination and the alarming implications for the global nuclear industry. This thought-provoking study is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the history of nuclear power and its potential risks. By exposing the truth about the Ural nuclear disaster, Medvedev raises important questions about the safety and regulation of nuclear facilities. This book is a sobering reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in the face of technological advancements.

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