Why read Creating the New World?

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What They Say About The Book' Presents in vivid, human terms many of the young scientists and engineers who first harnessed this primal force, and the extraordinary times and environment in which they worked and lived...an enlightening and fascinating account. 'From the Foreword by the late Dr.GLENN T. SEABORG, Nobel…

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1 author picked Creating the New World as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Tai Stith

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Theodore Rockwell was a nuclear pioneer, and one of Admiral Rickover’s right-hand men during a dynamic period of America’s nuclear coming-of-age.

Although Creating the New World is largely about the early dawn of radiological science as we know it today, Rockwell’s lifetime of experiences lend to some ridiculously amazing stories. I absolutely love the humor and warmth in his writing; who knew a book about scientific history and principles could be laugh-out-loud funny?

But this book also challenged some of my long-held beliefs and understanding about radiation; while being entertaining, Creating the New World is also deeply provocative.

From Tai's 3 favorite reads in 2023.