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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141988542
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 432
**Description:**
Discover the untold truths behind the Chernobyl disaster with "Manual for Survival" by Kate Brown. This compelling history book dives deep into the real consequences of the 1986 catastrophe, far beyond the official narrative. The shocking statistics reveal that the Chernobyl accident, described as 'the worst nuclear disaster in history,' has greatly impacted lives, showcasing a staggering increase in birth defects, cancers, and other severe health issues.
Through a decade of extensive archival research and field investigations, Brown uncovers how Soviet scientists, civilians, and international organizations struggled to expose the harsh realities of radiation exposure. Unlike popular belief, the stories illustrate that nature is not thriving, and countless lives were affected by the hidden aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear accident.
In this gripping account, readers will meet courageous everyday heroes who fought valiantly to shed light on these suppressed truths. "Manual for Survival" serves as an essential resource for those looking to understand the ecological disaster resulting from this historical event. Perfect for students of history, environmental enthusiasts, and anyone interested in uncovering the full story of Chernobyl. Dive into this vital narrative about survival, resilience, and the ongoing fight for truth.
Available for immediate shipping. Orders typically dispatched within 1-2 business days. Enjoy fast delivery to your doorstep, ensuring you receive your copy of this essential historical work as quickly as possible.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141988542
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 432
Description:
'The most brilliant and essential book on Chernobyl since that of Nobel Prize-winner Svetlana Alexievich' Irish Times
The official death toll of the 1986 Chernobyl accident, 'the worst nuclear disaster in history', is only 54, and stories today commonly suggest that nature is thriving there. Yet award-winning historian Kate Brown uncovers a much more disturbing story, one in which radioactive isotopes caused hundreds of thousands of casualties, and the magnitude of the disaster has been actively suppressed.
For years after, Soviet scientists, bureaucrats and civilians were documenting staggering increases in birth defects, child mortality, cancers and other life-altering diseases. Worried that this evidence would blow the lid on the effects of radiation release from Cold War weapons-testing, scientists and diplomats from international organizations, including the UN, tried to bury or discredit it. Brown also encounters many everyday heroes, often women, who fought to bring attention to the ballooning human and ecological catastrophe, and adapt to life in a post-nuclear landscape, where the dangerous effects of radiation persist today.
Based on a decade of archival and on-the-ground research, Manual for Survival is a gripping historical detective story that brings to light the real consequences of Chernobyl - and the plot to cover them up.
ISBN: 9780141988542
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 432
**Description:**
Discover the untold truths behind the Chernobyl disaster with "Manual for Survival" by Kate Brown. This compelling history book dives deep into the real consequences of the 1986 catastrophe, far beyond the official narrative. The shocking statistics reveal that the Chernobyl accident, described as 'the worst nuclear disaster in history,' has greatly impacted lives, showcasing a staggering increase in birth defects, cancers, and other severe health issues.
Through a decade of extensive archival research and field investigations, Brown uncovers how Soviet scientists, civilians, and international organizations struggled to expose the harsh realities of radiation exposure. Unlike popular belief, the stories illustrate that nature is not thriving, and countless lives were affected by the hidden aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear accident.
In this gripping account, readers will meet courageous everyday heroes who fought valiantly to shed light on these suppressed truths. "Manual for Survival" serves as an essential resource for those looking to understand the ecological disaster resulting from this historical event. Perfect for students of history, environmental enthusiasts, and anyone interested in uncovering the full story of Chernobyl. Dive into this vital narrative about survival, resilience, and the ongoing fight for truth.
Available for immediate shipping. Orders typically dispatched within 1-2 business days. Enjoy fast delivery to your doorstep, ensuring you receive your copy of this essential historical work as quickly as possible.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141988542
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 432
Description:
'The most brilliant and essential book on Chernobyl since that of Nobel Prize-winner Svetlana Alexievich' Irish Times
The official death toll of the 1986 Chernobyl accident, 'the worst nuclear disaster in history', is only 54, and stories today commonly suggest that nature is thriving there. Yet award-winning historian Kate Brown uncovers a much more disturbing story, one in which radioactive isotopes caused hundreds of thousands of casualties, and the magnitude of the disaster has been actively suppressed.
For years after, Soviet scientists, bureaucrats and civilians were documenting staggering increases in birth defects, child mortality, cancers and other life-altering diseases. Worried that this evidence would blow the lid on the effects of radiation release from Cold War weapons-testing, scientists and diplomats from international organizations, including the UN, tried to bury or discredit it. Brown also encounters many everyday heroes, often women, who fought to bring attention to the ballooning human and ecological catastrophe, and adapt to life in a post-nuclear landscape, where the dangerous effects of radiation persist today.
Based on a decade of archival and on-the-ground research, Manual for Survival is a gripping historical detective story that brings to light the real consequences of Chernobyl - and the plot to cover them up.