Atoms and Ashes: A Global History of Nuclear Disasters – Ukrainian Hardcover Edition

Atoms and Ashes by historian Serhii Plokhii offers a gripping Ukrainian-language account of six catastrophic nuclear events that shaped the 20th century—including Chernobyl, Fukushima, Bikini Atoll, Windscale, Kyshtym, and Three Mile Island. With meticulous research and eyewitness testimony, Plokhii recreates each disaster—from technical failures to political cover-ups—and situates them within ideological and cultural contexts.

Spanning 344 pages, this hardcover edition (145 × 215 mm) includes analytical insights and reflective commentary—inviting readers to examine the human, environmental, and geopolitical aftermath of atomic catastrophes. Essential reading for anyone interested in energy policy, Cold War history, scientific transparency, and ethical responsibility.