Uranium: War, Energy, and the Rock That Shaped the World Audiobook

" This book is good, however, it kind of skips around a bit. It talks of the history and a bit of science behind uranium, as well as the social and economic impacts uranium can have on different populations. Very interesting read. "

" I liked the premise of this book very much- it tried to look at Uranium's affect on the world from a global point of view, going through its discovery, the various periods of history which involved it, its benefits to humanity and its disastrous capabilities. This was a very broad scope and I felt at times that the book could have used more editing since the author often gets sidetracked by little tidbits of information he's found along the way and includes them at times when he probably should have focused more on his main points. He does make a lot of good points but sometimes they are buried in a lot of other information that isn't really necessary. In all this book was very interesting for anyone who wants to know more about uranium, nuclear energy, weapons politics, and mining practices in a variety of countries. "

" it wasn't as detailed as i expected it to be, however the author probably tried his best "

" I would feel like a total nerd if I had bought this book. But I finished Yiddish Policeman's Union on my way to a conference. Then at the conference they gave me this book so I don't feel nerdy... Well not that nerdy. "

" I read this one for the Science and Inquiry book group - definitely one I wouldn't have chosen on my own but I found it to be good reading and I picked up some interesting nuggets of info. I particularly liked the Homer Simpson references! "

" Engaging narrative history of the discover, uses, and attempts at redeeming uranium. "

" Zoellner managed to write a book with an intriguing narrative with immense depth. A must read for anyone interested in the human history of the mineral that has shaped international politics for decades. "

" I really like the first couple of chapters on the development of the fist bomb. The second half was less interesting but ok. "

" This history of uranium and its use and abuse taught me a lot of interesting facts, but it is not very well written. "

" Very interesting if you are interested in how Uranium has changed the world through thought and invention. "

" I liked this book. I learned a lot about the history and current issues about this element, more than I imagined I would. "

" See my review over atThe Neutron Economy. "

" There was an astounding uranium rush in the 50's and 60's in this country and Czechoslovakia. The largest uranium mine on the planet is in the middle of an Australian national park. It's really very easy to get uranium ore, the problem is refining (enriching) it. "

" This is the kind of general history that makes me want to delve into a subject and learn how it works on every level. "

" A thorough and enlightening history of uranium that manages to keep out the complexities of the science involved and manages to ride the fence of a politically divisive rock. "

" Interesting, but a little dry. "

" It's not a rare element! "