Chernobyl
Serhii PLOKHY
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Chernobyl
Published
2018
Publisher
Allen Lane
Pages
404
ISBN-13
9780241349021
ISBN-10
0241349028
Description
"On 26 April 1986 at 1.23 am a reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Soviet Ukraine exploded. While the authorities scrambled to understand what was occurring, those living in the area were abandoned to their fate. The blast put the world on the brink of nuclear annihilation, contaminating over half of Europe with radioactive fallout. In Chernobyl, award-winning historian Serhii Plokhy draws on recently opened archives to recreate these events in all their drama, telling the stories of the scientists, workers, firefighters, policemen and politicians who found themselves caught in a nuclear nightmare. While the immediate cause of the accident was a turbine test gone wrong, Plokhy shows how the deeper roots of Chernobyl lay in the nature of the Soviet political system. He lays bare the flaws of the Soviet nuclear industry, tracing them back to the authoritarian character of Communist party rule, the regime's control of scientific information and its emphasis on economic development over ecological and humanitarian concerns."--Inside front dust jacket.
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How many pages are in Chernobyl?
This edition of Chernobyl has approximately 404 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Chernobyl?
For most readers, Chernobyl typically takes between 8h 25m and 5h 37m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 101,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 101,000 words
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What is the word count of Chernobyl?
The estimated word count for Chernobyl is approximately 101,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Chernobyl?
Chernobyl was written by Serhii PLOKHY.
When was Chernobyl published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2018. The original work may have been published on a different date.