Now expanded to include the story of nuclear testing and its consequences, Uranium Frenzy has become the classic account of the uranium rush that gripped the Colorado Plateau region in the 1950s. Instigated by the U.S. government's need for uranium to fuel its growing atomic weapons program, stimulated by Charlie Steen's lucrative Mi Vida strike in 1952, manned by rookie prospectors from all walks of life, and driven to a fever pitch by penny stock promotions, the boom created a colorful era in the Four Corners region and ...
Read More
Now expanded to include the story of nuclear testing and its consequences, Uranium Frenzy has become the classic account of the uranium rush that gripped the Colorado Plateau region in the 1950s. Instigated by the U.S. government's need for uranium to fuel its growing atomic weapons program, stimulated by Charlie Steen's lucrative Mi Vida strike in 1952, manned by rookie prospectors from all walks of life, and driven to a fever pitch by penny stock promotions, the boom created a colorful era in the Four Corners region and Salt Lake City (where the stock frenzy was centered) but ultimately went bust. The thrill of those exciting times and the good fortune of some of the miners were countered by the darker aspects of uranium and its uses. Miners were not well informed regarding the dangers of radioactive decay products. Neither the government nor anyone else expended much effort educating them or protecting their health and safety. The effects of exposure to radiation in poorly ventilated mines appeared over time.
Read Less
Add this copy of Uranium Frenzy: Saga of the Nuclear West to cart. $20.00, very good condition, Sold by SuzyQBooks rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Salt Lake City, UT, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Utah State Univ Pr.
Add this copy of Uranium Frenzy: Saga of the Nuclear West to cart. $27.32, very good condition, Sold by Monarchy Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Toronto, ON, CANADA, published 2002 by Utah State University Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good. Size: 8x5x1; Clean With No Remarks Or Highlights Inside. Paperback, 344 Pages The Index. In Very Good Condition. based on your address. -We can ship from USA and Canada. Specializing in academic, collectible and historically significant, providing the utmost quality and customer service satisfaction. For any questions feel free to email us.
Add this copy of Uranium Frenzy Format: Paperback to cart. $30.34, new condition, Sold by indoo rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Avenel, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Utah State University Press.
Add this copy of Uranium Frenzy: Saga of the Nuclear West to cart. $52.30, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Utah State University Press.
Add this copy of Uranium Frenzy: Saga of the Nuclear West to cart. $75.14, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Utah State University Press.
Add this copy of Uranium Frenzy: Saga of the Nuclear West to cart. $76.61, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Utah State University Press.
Add this copy of Uranium Frenzy: Saga of the Nuclear West to cart. $86.13, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Utah State University Press.
