Rev. of: P. R. Josephson. Nuclear Russia. The Atom in Russian politics and culture. L.: Bloomsbury Academic, 2022. XIII+140 p.

Melnikova, N.

doi:10.7868/S3034579025030216

RAS History & PhilologyРоссийская история Rossiiskaia istoriia

ISSN (Print) 0869-5687

ISSN (Online) 3034-5790

Rev. of: P. R. Josephson. Nuclear Russia. The Atom in Russian politics and culture. L.: Bloomsbury Academic, 2022. XIII+140 p.

PII

S30345790S2949124X25030216-1

DOI

10.7868/S3034579025030216

Publication type

Review

Status

Published

Authors

N. Melnikova

Affiliation: Institute of History and Archaeology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Ural Branch

Volume/ Edition

Volume / Issue number 3

Pages

203-208

Abstract

The article is a review of a book by American historian Paul Josephson, which is dedicated to the study of the role of atomic energy and nuclear technologies in the politics and culture of the USSR and Russia. The reviewed publication reveals the intricate relationships between science, politics, and culture in the context of using nuclear energy for both peaceful and military purposes. Containing controversial positions and conclusions, the book highlights the ongoing relevance of the issue of nuclear energy use in the modern world and encourages further thoughtful discussion on this topic.

Keywords

СССР Россия атомная энергия атомная энергетика атомное оружие политика культура

Date of publication

13.11.2025

Year of publication

2025

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GOST	Melnikova N. Rev. of: P. R. Josephson. Nuclear Russia. The Atom in Russian politics and culture. L.: Bloomsbury Academic, 2022. XIII+140 p. // Rossiiskaia istoriia. – 2025. – Issue number 3 C. 203-208 . URL: https://roshistras.ru/s30345790s2949124x25030216-1/?version_id=118404. DOI: 10.7868/S3034579025030216
MLA	Melnikova, N. "Rev. of: P. R. Josephson. Nuclear Russia. The Atom in Russian politics and culture. L.: Bloomsbury Academic, 2022. XIII+140 p.." Rossiiskaia istoriia. 3 (2025).:203-208. DOI: 10.7868/S3034579025030216
APA	Melnikova N. (2025). Rev. of: P. R. Josephson. Nuclear Russia. The Atom in Russian politics and culture. L.: Bloomsbury Academic, 2022. XIII+140 p.. Rossiiskaia istoriia. no. 3, pp.203-208 DOI: 10.7868/S3034579025030216

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