Book summary
James Mahaffey is an American author and nuclear engineer known for his books and writings about nuclear energy, history, and technology. He has written several popular science books that explore the history and science of nuclear weapons and atomic energy. Some of his well-known books include "Atomic Accidents: A History of Nuclear Meltdowns and Disasters," "Atomic Awakening: A New Look at the History and Future of Nuclear Power," and "Radioactivity: A History of a Mysterious Science."
There is a dangerous risk of nuclear power. Even so, we may reduce the possibility of future disasters by learning from past mistakes and fatal consequences. Nuclear engineers continue to find ways to harness the benefits of nuclear power while protecting the environment and our lives at the same time.
“Just about any country having some physicists and engineers could figure out how to build an A-bomb, but producing the materials for this bomb was where the secrets lay.”
"Everything else in the history of nuclear accidents has happened for what seem to be the most insignificant, unpredictable reasons.”
“The steadfast rule of working in a high radiation field still applied: use a large force of men with each individual given a small slice of time under hazard.”
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