Day 7: Energy project NY.PARIS.BERLIN

Another interesting book I am reading. Weart gives insight into some of the imagery, art, propaganda and pop culture that has represented nuclear issues for decades. I will note that the author is pro-nuclear and reveals some very interesting titbits of information that are worth investigating further.

While I love the fascinating insight about early nuclear propaganda, I am cognizant of some of the frightening suggestions that the author makes. Among these: the suggestion that a nuclear disaster isn't that bad because thyroid cancer is among the more curable kinds of cancer. I also make note that this is the sixth book regarding nuclear issues that I have read in the last couple of months that disregards the effects on the environment and biological species other than humans. I read this book just after seeing hundreds of photographs of cattle who had been left chained up and abandoned during the evacuation surrounding Fukushima Daiichi. The animals had been amongst thousands of pets and livestock who had been left to starve to death or suffer from radiation poisoning. Regardless, read the book for the interesting references to pop-culture and be aware of Mr. Weart's agenda.