Uranium: War, Energy, and the Rock That Shaped the World, (Paperback)

from GlennBell

Very informative book that covered the history, uses, and present status of uranium. Some of the information seemed on the borderline of classified. It is also concerning that there is such a significant amount of enriched u-235, which is sometimes not well guarded or accounted for. I recommend t...

from addunn3

This was an interesting review of the history of man's journey with a very peculiar rock. Fairly well written, though, at times, the author seemed to get a bit far afield of the topic.

from homeofharris

This book is good, however, it kind of skips around a bit. It talks of the history and a bit of science behind uranium, as well as the social and economic impacts uranium can have on different populations. Very interesting read.

from jefware

There was an astounding uranium rush in the 50's and 60's in this country and Czechoslovakia. The largest uranium mine on the planet is in the middle of an Australian national park. It's really very easy to get uranium ore, the problem is refining (enriching) it.

from jefware

There was an astounding uranium rush in the 50's and 60's in this country and Czechoslovakia. The largest uranium mine on the planet is in the middle of an Australian national park. It's really very easy to get uranium ore, the problem is refining (enriching) it.