Chain reactions

Tracing uranium's past, and how it intersects with our understanding of other radioactive elements, this book disentangles our attitudes and to unpick the atomic mindset. 'Chain Reactions' looks at the fascinating, often-forgotten, stories that can be found throughout the history of the element. Ranging from glassworks to penny stocks; medicines to weapons; something to be feared to a powerful source of energy, this global history not only explores the development of our scientific understanding of uranium, but also shines a light on its cultural and social impact.