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Record #192292:

Nuclear disaster in the Urals / Zhores A. Medvedev ; translated by George Saunders.

Title: Nuclear disaster in the Urals / Zhores A. Medvedev ; translated by George Saunders.
Author(s): Medvedev, Zhores A.
Saunders, George,
Date: 1979.
Publisher: London: Angus & Robertson
Abstract: Account of nuclear explosion in 1957 in southern Urals. Examines results of contamination of 800-1,200 sq. miles. Explosion and contamination were suppressed by Soviet Union. Contends that CIA and other intelligence bodies also suppressed information for fear of public resistance to nuclear power plants.
Keywords: 504.054 -- Pollution.
621.039 -- Atomic and nuclear energy.
93 -- History.
93"195" -- 1950-1959.
F -- Biological sciences.
(*50) -- Soviet Union.
Location(s): SCO: SPRI-SHF: (*50) : 504.054 : 621.039.75
ISBN: 0207958963
SPRI record no.: 192292

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