The Nuclear Borderlands

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The Manhattan Project in Post–Cold War New Mexico | New Edition

By Joseph Masco

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The Nuclear Borderlands by Joseph Masco delves into the cultural and political landscapes surrounding nuclear weapons testing and development in New Mexico. It examines the impact of nuclear technologies on local communities, blending historical analysis with an exploration of their lingering psychological and environmental effects. The book provides a critical anthropological perspective on how these areas have been shaped by the atomic age.
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If you are intrigued by the intricate interplay between national security and cultural shifts, you might appreciate this exploration of how nuclear technology has shaped societal identities and geopolitical landscapes. This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in the complex dynamics of post-Cold War history and the cultural impacts of military developments.

An important investigation of the sociocultural fallout of America's work on the atomic bombIn The Nuclear Borderlands, Joseph Masco offers an in-depth look at the long-term consequences of the Manhattan Project. Masco examines how diverse groups in and around Los Alamos, New Mexico understood and responded to the U.S. nuclear weapons project i

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An important investigation of the sociocultural fallout of America's work on the atomic bomb.

In The Nuclear Borderlands, Joseph Masco offers an in-depth look at the long-term consequences of the Manhattan Project. Masco examines how diverse groups in and around Los Alamos, New Mexico understood and responded to the U.S. nuclear weapons project in the post-Cold War period.

He shows that the American focus on potential nuclear apocalypse during the Cold War obscured the broader effects of the nuclear complex on society. The atomic bomb produced a new cognitive orientation toward daily life, reconfiguring concepts of time, nature, race, and citizenship.

This updated edition includes a brand-new preface by the author discussing current developments in nuclear politics and the scientific impact of the nuclear age on the present epoch of a human-altered climate.

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The Nuclear Borderlands by Joseph Masco has received high praise for its insightful analysis of the cultural and political impact of nuclear weapons beyond their destructive capabilities. Reviewers highlight Masco's ability to blend anthropology with science studies, providing a nuanced examination of how nuclear weapons have shaped economic, cultural, and social dynamics, particularly in post-Cold War America. The book is noted for its innovative ethnographic approach and for challenging established narratives about nuclear technology and American nationalism.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691202174

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 March 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 75 b/w illus.

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 456

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American & Canadian History Education & Reference History & Archaeology History & Military Joseph Masco Non-Fiction

About the Author

Joseph Masco is professor of anthropology at the University of Chicago. He is the author of The Theater of Operations.