Three Mile Island
Grace Halden
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Three Mile Island
by Grace Halden
Published
2017
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
Pages
230
ISBN-13
9781317419914
Description
Three Mile Island explains the far-reaching consequences of the partial meltdown of Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island Power on March 28, 1979. Though the disaster was ultimately contained, the fears it triggered had an immediate and lasting impact on public attitudes towards nuclear energy in the United States. In this volume, Grace Halden contextualizes the events at Three Mile Island and the ensuing media coverage, offering a gripping portrait of a nation coming to terms with technological advances that inspired both awe and terror. Including a selection of key primary documents, this book offers a fascinating resource for students of the history of science, technology, the environment, and Cold War culture.
Subjects
Nuclear waste
Midnight in Chernobyl
Assessment of age-related degradation of structures and passive components for U.S. nuclear power plants
Nuclear power plant technology
Nuclear power plant design
Treaties, etc
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Three Mile Island?
This edition of Three Mile Island has approximately 230 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 Three Mile Island?
For most readers, Three Mile Island typically takes between 4h 48m and 3h 12m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 57,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 50m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 57,500 words
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What is the word count of Three Mile Island?
The estimated word count for Three Mile Island is approximately 57,500 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.
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Who is the author of Three Mile Island?
Three Mile Island was written by Grace Halden.
When was Three Mile Island published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.