The Atomic Archipelago: US Nuclear Submarines and Technopolitics of Risk in Cold War Italy.

Autor: Germanese, Donatella
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Zdroj: Isis: A Journal of the History of Science in Society; Dec2024, Vol. 115 Issue 4, p899-900, 2p
Abstrakt: Davide Orsini's book "The Atomic Archipelago" explores the presence of US nuclear submarines in Italy during the Cold War, focusing on the La Maddalena islands from 1972 to 2008. The book delves into the political, environmental, and scientific implications of this military presence, highlighting the challenges of radiation surveillance and the impact on local communities. Through a multidisciplinary approach, Orsini provides a nuanced perspective on the complex interactions between technology, politics, and society in this historical context. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Complementary Index