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Author: Victoria Bruce
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint: Bloomsbury USA
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.582kg
ISBN: 9781632862587
ISBN 10: 1632862581
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 10 August 2017
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
Heart-stopping ... A gripping disaster story [and] a scathing account of human folly, arrogance, and ambition. The New York Times Book Review on NO APPARENT DANGER Harrowing ... Offers rich insight into the untidy workings of volcanologists and science in general. Discover on NO APPARENT DANGER Scientist and journalist Bruce traces the fascinating recent history of Colombian volcanoes and the scientific community's politics, wherein intellectual property generates fame and near-fortune, in an insightful, spellbinding account. Publishers Weekly on NO APPARENT DANGER
a compelling narrative... Readers will share Kennedy's considerable frustration with the shortsightedness of profit-driven stakeholders and the hubris of politicians. Library Journal Bruce provides a concise, inspiring story of personal transformation and dedication to American technology production. An instructive tale of one man's 'burning mission to bring back manufacturing and innovation to America.' Kirkus Reviews A master of her craft, Bruce (Hostage Nation, 2010) combines intellect and a no-nonsense tone to tell a complicated scientific and global story through the lens of one determined man ... Bruce's thorough work explains the historical context for Kennedy's mine, the evolution of nuclear energy at the Oak Ridge laboratories, and the globalization process, all balanced with Kennedy's biography. This book will, no doubt, spur policy change. Booklist Heart-stopping ... A gripping disaster story [and] a scathing account of human folly, arrogance, and ambition. The New York Times Book Review on NO APPARENT DANGER Harrowing ... Offers rich insight into the untidy workings of volcanologists and science in general. Discover on NO APPARENT DANGER Scientist and journalist Bruce traces the fascinating recent history of Colombian volcanoes and the scientific community's politics, wherein intellectual property generates fame and near-fortune, in an insightful, spellbinding account. Publishers Weekly on NO APPARENT DANGER
Author Information
Victoria Bruce holds a master's degree in geology from the University of California, Riverside. She is the recipient of the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award for excellence in broadcast journalism for her film, The Kidnapping of Ingrid Betancourt. Her previous books are No Apparent Danger and Hostage Nation. She lives in Annapolis, MD.
