Romancing the atom
Robert R. Johnson
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Romancing the atom
Published
2012
Publisher
Praeger
Pages
220
ISBN-13
9780313392795
Description
The book consists of ten nonfiction historical vignettes, including the women radium dial painters of the 1920s, the expulsion of the Bikini Island residents to create a massive "petri dish" for post-World War II bomb and radiation testing, the government-subsidized uranium rush of the 1950s and its effects on Native American communities, and the secret radioactive material development facilities in residential neighborhoods. In addition, the book includes original interviews of prominent historians, writers, and private citizens involved with these poignant stories. Go to www.romancingtheatom
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How many pages are in Romancing the atom?
This edition of Romancing the atom has approximately 220 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 Romancing the atom?
For most readers, Romancing the atom typically takes between 4h 35m and 3h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 55,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 55,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Romancing the atom?
The estimated word count for Romancing the atom is approximately 55,000 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 Romancing the atom?
Romancing the atom was written by Robert R. Johnson.
When was Romancing the atom published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.