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Being Nuclear: Africans and the Global Uranium Trade

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Book Synopsis: The hidden history of African uranium and what it means—for a state, an object, an industry, a workplace—to be “nuclear.” Uranium from Africa has long been a major source of fuel for nuclear power and atomic weapons, including the bomb dropped on Hiroshima. In 2003, after the infamous “yellow cake from Niger,” Africa suddenly became notorious as a source of uranium, a component of nuclear weapons. But did that admit Niger, or any of Africa's other uranium-producing countries, to the select society of nuclear states? Does uranium itself count as a nuclear thing? In this book, Gabrielle Hecht lucidly probes the question of what it means for something—a state, an object, an industry, a workplace—to be “nuclear.” Hecht shows that questions about being nuclear—a state that she calls “nuclearity”—lie at the heart of today's global nuclear order and the relationships between “developing nations” (often former colonies) and “nuclear powers” (often former colonizers). Hecht enters African nuclear worlds, focusing on miners and the occupational hazard of radiation exposure. Could a mine be a nuclear workplace if (as in some South African mines) its radiation levels went undetected and unmeasured? With this book, Hecht is the first to put Africa in the nuclear world, and the nuclear world in Africa. By doing so, she remakes our understanding of the nuclear age.

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Discover the hidden history of African uranium and its crucial role in powering nuclear technology and atomic weapons in the compelling book, "Being Nuclear: Africans and the Global Uranium Trade." Authored by Gabrielle Hecht, this thought-provoking work delves into the essence of being "nuclear" and the impact it has on states, industries, workplaces, and objects.

Are you intrigued by the infamous "yellow cake from Niger" and its connection to Africa's uranium supply? Uncover the truth behind this sensational event and its implications for Africa's position in the nuclear world. Hecht's lucid exploration sheds light on the question of what it truly means for something to be "nuclear," challenging traditional notions and reshaping our understanding of the global nuclear order.

Hecht takes us on a captivating journey into African nuclear worlds, focusing on the miners and the occupational hazard of radiation exposure. Can a mine be considered a nuclear workplace, even if radiation levels remain undetected and unmeasured? Be prepared to question conventional wisdom and dive into the complexities of nuclearity.

By including Africa in the narrative of the nuclear world and vice versa, "Being Nuclear" offers a fresh perspective on the nuclear age. Gain a deeper insight into the relationships between "developing nations" and "nuclear powers" and uncover the intricate dynamics that shape the global nuclear landscape.

Take a groundbreaking step into the world of African uranium and its significance in global nuclear affairs. Don't miss out on this eye-opening literary journey. Join us now and get your copy of "Being Nuclear: Africans and the Global Uranium Trade" here!

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