Chain Reactions: The Hopeful History of Uranium

Tracing uranium's past-and how it intersects with our understanding of other radioactive elements-Chain Reactions aims to enlighten readers and refresh our attitudes about the atomic world.

Chain Reactions looks at the fascinating, often-forgotten stories that can be found throughout the history of uranium. From glassworks to penny stocks; from medicines to atomic weapons; from something to be feared to a powerful source of energy, this global history explores the scientific narrative of thi...