Proving grounds
Scott Kirsch
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Proving grounds
by Scott Kirsch
Published
2005
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Pages
257
ISBN-10
0813536669
Description
"Kirsch demonstrates how the history of Project Plowshare was shaped by the specific issues and sentiments that influenced American nuclear and environmental policy during the 1950s and 1960s. But Kirsch also argues that the lessons learned from this case continue to hold relevance today. By exploring key issues of science and risk, Proving Grounds warns that knowledge production and environmental politics are still very much intimately, and dangerously, related."--Jacket.
Plowshare program
Nuclear dynamite
Impact Craters in South America
Single-charge craters excavated during subsurface high-explosive experiments at Big Black Test Site, Mississippi
Single-charge craters excavated during subsurface high-explosive experiments at Big Black Test Site, Mississippi
The Firecracker Boys
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Proving grounds?
This edition of Proving grounds has approximately 257 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 Proving grounds?
For most readers, Proving grounds typically takes between 5h 21m and 3h 34m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 17m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 64,250 words
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What is the word count of Proving grounds?
The estimated word count for Proving grounds is approximately 64,250 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 Proving grounds?
Proving grounds was written by Scott Kirsch.
When was Proving grounds published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.