The First Nuclear Era: The Life and Times of a Technological Fixer

Weinberg, Alvin M.

ISBN 10: 1563963582 / ISBN 13: 9781563963582

Published by American Institute of Physics, 1997

Clean sturdy hardcover with dust jacket. Dust jacket shows only minor wear on edges. Pages are clean and unmarked. KM. Seller Inventory # Sq37412

Synopsis:

Alvin Weinberg is one of the most influential nuclear engineers & physicists in the U.S., having participated in many high profile projects from the early days of nuclear research on into the 1980s. This book is his autobiography and it's peppered with first-hand accounts of major historical events. He writes about the events of December 2, 1942, when Fermi set into motion the first chain reaction in a uranium pile and goes on to describe what happened during the "First Nuclear Era" a period he admits that has now largely run its course. A proponent of nuclear power, Weinberg also exposed its down- side risks and for years remained in the forefront of strong science administration.

About the Author: Alvin Weinberg is currently a Distinguished Fellow at the Oak Ridge Associated Universities.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The First Nuclear Era: The Life and Times of...
Publisher: American Institute of Physics
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Very Good