Uranium
Tom Zoellner
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Uranium
by Tom Zoellner
Published
2009
Publisher
Viking
Pages
337
ISBN-13
9780670020645
ISBN-10
0670020648
Description
The fascinating story of the most powerful source of energy the earth can yieldUranium is a common element in the earth’s crust and the only naturally occurring mineral with the power to end all life on the planet. After World War II, it reshaped the global order—whoever could master uranium could master the world.Marie Curie gave us hope that uranium would be a miracle panacea, but the Manhattan Project gave us reason to believe that civilization would end with apocalypse. Slave labor camps in Africa and Eastern Europe were built around mine shafts and America would knowingly send more than six hundred uranium miners to their graves in the name of national security.Fortunes have been made from this yellow dirt; massive energy grids have been run from it. Fear of it panicked the American people into supporting a questionable war with Iraq and its specter threatens to create another conflict in Iran. Now, some are hoping it can help avoid a global warming catastrophe.In Uranium, Tom Zoellner takes readers around the globe in this intriguing look at the mineral that can sustain life or destroy it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Uranium?
This edition of Uranium has approximately 337 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 Uranium?
For most readers, Uranium typically takes between 7h 1m and 4h 41m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 84,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 37m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 84,250 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 Uranium?
The estimated word count for Uranium is approximately 84,250 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 Uranium?
Uranium was written by Tom Zoellner.
When was Uranium published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.