The Firecracker Boys

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

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• Dan O'Neill

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• 450 Seiten
• 16 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Ökologie & Umwelt
• Sachliteratur
• Wissenschaft

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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.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Einband: Paperback