For the Love of Bombs

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Exploring alternative narratives surrounding the development of nuclear weapons, this book critiques the dominant historical accounts that often glorify figures like Robert Oppenheimer while neglecting the suffering of marginalized groups. It highlights the exploitation of First Nation communities during uranium mining and addresses the racial dynamics in places like Oak Ridge. Additionally, it examines the cultural impact of the bomb, including the fetishization of nuclear themes in popular culture, and connects contemporary fears of global warming to historical anxieties about atomic destruction.