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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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