{"title":"Professor Paul Josephson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Professor Paul Josephson, an accomplished historian renowned for his insightful exploration of scientific and technological developments throughout history. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for understanding the impact of science on society, Professor Josephson has been a guiding voice in the realms of \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis book \u003cem\u003eNuclear Russia\u003c\/em\u003e offers an in-depth examination of the Soviet Union's nuclear programme, unravelling the complex interplay between political power and scientific advancement. Through meticulous research, Professor Josephson sheds light on the broader ramifications of nuclear innovation, both in terms of national defence and environmental concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eTraffic\u003c\/em\u003e, he turns his attention to the global history of transportation and the profound shifts it has wrought upon modern society. From the earliest roadways to the latest innovations in transport technology, this book provides a captivating chronicle of how movement shapes our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngage with Professor Paul Josephson's remarkable works to gain a deeper appreciation of the historical forces shaping contemporary scientific and technological landscapes. Whether you are a history buff or a science enthusiast, his books offer the perfect blend of academic rigour and accessible storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nuclear-russia-by-professor-paul-josephson-9781350272552","title":"Nuclear Russia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first cultural and political history of the Russian nuclear age, Paul Josephson describes the rise of nuclear physics in the USSR, the enthusiastic pursuit of military and peaceful nuclear programmes through the Chernobyl disaster and the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the ongoing, self-proclaimed ‘renaissance’ of nuclear power in Russia in the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the height of their power, the Soviets commanded 39,000 nuclear warheads, yet claimed to be servants of the ‘peaceful atom’ – which they also pursued avidly. This book examines both military and peaceful Soviet and post-Soviet nuclear programmes for the long durée – before the war, during the Cold War, and in Russia to the present – whilst also grappling with the political and ideological importance of nuclear technologies, the associated economic goals, the social and environmental costs, and the cultural embrace of nuclear power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNuclear Russia\u003c\/i\u003e probes the juncture of history of science and technology, political and cultural history, and environmental history. It considers the atom in Russian society as a reflection of Leninist technological utopianism, Cold War imperatives, scientific hubris, public acceptance, and a state desire to conquer nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, the book examines the vital – and perhaps unexpected – significance of ethnicity and gender in nuclear history by looking at how Kazakhs and Nenets lost their homelands and their health in Russia in the wake of nuclear testing, as well as the surprising sexualisation of the taming of the female atom in the Russian ‘Miss Atom’ contests that commenced in the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849591902444,"sku":"9781350272552","price":69.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20637803482668.jpg?v=1759055635"},{"product_id":"traffic-by-professor-paul-josephson-9781501329333","title":"Traffic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObject Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed. Bump. Speed. \u003ci\u003eTraffic\u003c\/i\u003e considers the history and philosophy of roundabouts, speed bumps, pedestrian malls, and other efforts to manage traffic. Exploring ways to reign in the power of the internal combustion engine, scale back century-long efforts to increase the flows of traffic, and establish a greater balance between humans and machines, Paul Josephson examines the history of traffic, as well as the political and other controversies that frame the delayed technological efforts to calm it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eObject Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855345373420,"sku":"9781501329333","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781501329333.jpg?v=1759266925"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/professor-paul-josephson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}