Bikini Atoll
Mar 2025 · Publifye AS
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Bikini Atoll explores the transformation of a Pacific paradise into a symbol of nuclear devastation. Focusing on the period following World War II, the book examines the history of nuclear testing, its far-reaching environmental impact, and the displacement of the indigenous Bikinian people. The narrative reveals the complex interplay of Cold War politics, environmental destruction, and human rights violations that continue to resonate today. One striking fact is how Operation Crossroads in 1946 marked the beginning of the atoll's transformation, initiating a series of events that would forever alter its ecosystem and the lives of its inhabitants.
The book uniquely combines scientific analysis with personal narratives, giving voice to the often-overlooked experiences of the Bikinian people. Through declassified documents, scientific reports, and oral histories, Bikini Atoll progresses across three main sections. It begins by providing a detailed historical context, then delves into the science of nuclear testing and its environmental consequences, and concludes by exploring the human dimension of this tragedy, offering insight into the Bikinians' ongoing pursuit of justice and self-determination and how their indigenous rights were impacted.
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