Atomic Accidents

A History of Nuclear Meltdowns and Disasters; From the Ozark Mountains to Fukushima

By: James Mahaffey

Narrated by: Tom Weiner

From the moment radiation was discovered in the late nineteenth century, nuclear science has had a rich history of innovative scientific exploration and discovery, coupled with mistakes, accidents, and downright disasters.

Mahaffey, a long-time advocate of continued nuclear research and nuclear energy, looks at each incident in turn and analyzes what happened and why, often discovering where scientists went wrong when analyzing past meltdowns.

Every incident has lead to new facets in understanding about the mighty atom—and Mahaffey puts forth what the future should be for this final frontier of science that still holds so much promise.

Download the accompanying reference guide.©2014 James Mahaffey (P)2014 Blackstone Audio

Great book, terrible narrator

I've read the book a few times and it's a great collection of atomic accidents. However the narrator of this audiobook sounds like a monotone, bored out of his mind lovechild of Kirk and Spock who also can't pronounce scientific terminology correctly. For me it's completely unlistenable as it is.

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I found this book very educational. It examines in detail atomic accidents beyond the "big three" of 3 Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukashima. It is a bit technical at times but well worth the knowledge you will gain.

Pleased

This is such a thorough history...I loved the information about Fukushima and the first radiation poisonings from natural sources. If you don't want all the details, this one is not for you!

I love this book!

At first, the narration was very dry and like a grammar school instructional film from my youth, but the story was strong enough for me to keep going. By the second chapter, I could not stop listening! I have shared this book with more people than any other book, subject, daily joke, etc. I should get a kickback from Audible, if all that I shared with become members. Give it a go!

Interesting read for the nuclear industry.

A lot of information crammed into this book, but not overwhelming either. Good narrator and well written.