Project Gutenberg 2021-09-08 Public domain in the USA. 153 Craven, C. Jackson (Claude Jackson) 1908 Craven, C. J. (Claude Jackson) Craven, Claude Jackson 63064918 Our Atomic World: The Story of Atomic Energy Understanding the Atom Series Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Our Atomic World: The Story of Atomic Energy" by C. Jackson Craven is a scientific publication that was likely written during the early to mid-20th century. This informative text delves into the history and significance of atomic energy, tracing its development from ancient philosophical inquiries about the nature of matter to contemporary applications in energy production and scientific research. The book aims to educate readers about the principles of atomic science and the implications of nuclear energy for society. The narrative begins with the exploration of atomic theory from ancient Greek philosophers and moves through significant scientific advancements, including the discoveries of electrons, radioactivity, and nuclear fission. Craven explains how these scientific milestones culminated in the development of nuclear energy and weapons, particularly emphasizing the consequences of the Manhattan Project and the ushering in of the Nuclear Age. The book also discusses the potential of nuclear power for future energy needs, addressing both the benefits and challenges associated with the peaceful use of atomic energy. Throughout, Craven underscores the importance of understanding atomic energy's role in modern civilization, encouraging responsible awareness among readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 43.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Nuclear energy -- Popular works QC Text Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Science - Physics Category: Environmental Issues 123688 2025-06-26T08:04:02.965852 text/html 95581 2024-10-18T15:59:46 text/html 2297825 2025-06-26T08:04:09.310889 application/epub+zip 2298732 2025-06-26T08:04:05.864843 application/epub+zip 102307 2025-06-26T08:04:04.484873 application/epub+zip 2336134 2025-06-26T08:04:11.550837 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2305218 2025-06-26T08:04:07.920040 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 136775 2022-09-29T19:27:59.417664 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 89630 2025-06-26T08:04:02.371891 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 69740 2024-10-18T15:59:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15798 2025-06-26T08:04:11.682785 application/rdf+xml 17353 2025-06-26T08:04:04.599812 image/jpeg 2517 2025-06-26T08:04:04.543823 image/jpeg 2300390 2025-06-26T08:04:03.051866 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog