Science's brightest minds, a new and terrifying power. The birth of a technology that could transform the world. Journey through nuclear power's turbulent formative years.
Curious about the roots of today's climate and energy debates, but turned off by jargon and dry technical histories? Andres Kabel, a former actuary with decades of mathematical and data driven experience, tells the story of nuclear energy with clarity, nuance, and narrative drive. He demystifies a fiercely contested technology while offering a sweeping historical perspective you won't find anywhere else.
VISIONS is the opening volume of a trilogy-REACTOR: A GLOBAL HISTORY OF NUCLEAR POWER-the only full-scale history of civil nuclear energy, spanning 90 years, 50 countries, and 1,000 reactors. From the first experimental piles to ambitious national programs and corporate gambles, Andres Kabel recounts the early tales of reactor design, construction, regulation, safety, economics, weapons proliferation, and waste that still shape our world.
If you relish literary deep dives into complex subjects, unflinching factual reporting, and fresh perspectives on the climate dilemma, VISIONS: VOLUME I, 1942-1957 will transform how you think about nuclear energy's past -and its future.