Land of Nuclear Enchantment: A New Mexican History of the Nuclear Weapons Industry

Lucie Genay's book explores the scientific colonization of New Mexico in the 20th century, focusing on personal experiences and the impact of nuclear science on local communities. It highlights the voices of Hispanics, Native Americans, blue-collar workers, miners, and ranchers affected by the nuclear industry.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 344 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2022
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press

In this captivating social history of New Mexico's nuclear industry, Lucie Genay delves into the scientific colonization of the state during the twentieth century, offering a unique perspective from the local community's viewpoint. Genay's narrative revolves around personal experiences, aiming to capture the seismic upheaval that accompanied the emergence of the nuclear era. Through her storytelling, she amplifies the voices of Hispanics, Native Americans, blue-collar workers, miners, and farmers who bore the brunt of the consequences. Genay sheds light on the far-reaching implications of New Mexico's embrace of nuclear science, as it transformed the state's identity and impacted the lives of its residents.

Lucie Genay's book explores the scientific colonization of New Mexico in the 20th century, focusing on personal experiences to convey the upheaval caused by the nuclear era. She gives voice to various groups affected by the nuclear industry, including Hispanics and Native Americans from the Jémez Plateau, blue-collar workers in Los Alamos, miners and residents in the Grants Uranium Belt, and ranchers and farmers impacted by land appropriation in White Sands Missile Range. Genay reveals the profound consequences of nuclear science on these communities, as New Mexico acquired a new identity through its embrace of the field.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780826363862