The Radiance of France: Nuclear Power and National Identity After World War II
The Radiance of France: Nuclear Power and National Identity After World War II
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000469
Book • Nonfiction
France • Post-World War II
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Science & Nature•
World History2000
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Radiance of France: Nuclear Power and National Identity After World War II, Gabrielle Hecht explores how post-World War II France embraced nuclear energy as a symbol of national identity and modernization. She examines the intertwining of technology, politics, and culture, highlighting the influence of nuclear power on France's industrial landscape and societal perception.
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The Radiance of France by Gabrielle Hecht is praised for its insightful analysis of France's nuclear power development and its cultural implications. Reviewers commend its thorough research and engaging narrative, though some find it dense. The book effectively links technology to national identity, offering a nuanced historical perspective.
Who Should Read The Radiance of France: Nuclear Power and National Identity After World War II?
Readers interested in The Radiance of France by Gabrielle Hecht are likely fascinated by the intersections of technology, national identity, and history. Fans of works like Thomas Hughes's Networks of Power or Langdon Winner's The Whale and the Reactor would appreciate its in-depth analysis of nuclear power's role in postwar France.
49 ratings
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469
Book • Nonfiction
France • Post-World War II
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Science & Nature•
World History2000
Adult
18+ years
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