The dragon's tail

By Barton C. Hacker

Subjects: Ionizing Radiation, Radiation Protection, Ionizing radiation, Nuclear Energy, Safety measures, Standards, United States, Atomic bomb, United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Manhattan District, Nuclear Warfare, Manhattan project (u.s.), History, Manhattan Project (U.S.), Nuclear weapons

Description: The book interweaves the serious radiation safety issues against prevailing social issues and the fascinating history of test firings of nuclear weaponry. The role of key individuals in shaping policy is objectively demonstrated for both strategic defense as well as safety issues.