{"product_id":"this-atom-bomb-in-me","title":"This Atom Bomb in Me","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 136 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 February 2019\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Stanford University Press\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis captivating book delves into the profound impact of American nuclear culture on the community of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a secret city during the Manhattan Project. As a key player in the enrichment of uranium for the bomb that devastated Hiroshima, Oak Ridge played a significant role in the nuclear production efforts of the Cold War. Even today, it remains the world's largest supplier of fissionable uranium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe author, Lindsey A. Freeman, explores her family's connection to this remarkable city through a combination of personal memories, enigmatic photographs, and strange childhood toys. She sheds light on how Reagan-era politics and the nuclear obsession permeated the late twentieth century, leaving a lasting imprint on the community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book oscillates between tender and alarming, serving as a poignant reflection on the enduring legacy of the atomic past. Freeman employs a Geiger counter to examine the half-life of this past, as it continues to resonate in our contemporary era, marked by ongoing concerns about nuclear proliferation and safety.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough her meticulous research and heartfelt storytelling, This Atom Bomb in Me offers a unique perspective on the intersection of history, culture, and the enduring power of the nuclear bomb. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex and often troubling implications of our nuclear past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 198g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 202 x 128 x 11 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781503606890\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lindsey A. Freeman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44095643812090,"sku":"9781503606890","price":14.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/cabe2509a839f4eade3de032e9fbc92f.jpg?v=1625279454","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/this-atom-bomb-in-me","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}