Chernobyl Ad Campaign research

Chernobyl Disaster. By: McGill, Sara Ann, Chernobyl Disaster, 2009 book 

Abstract:      Presents an overview of the 1986 nuclear disaster in Chernobyl, Ukraine. Causes of the accident, including the power plant's disabled safety system; Radioactive contamination released before the reactor was contained; Deaths and hospitalizations caused by the explosion and ensuing pollution; Extent of contamination throughout the Soviet Union and western Europe; Incidence of thyroid cancer and immunological suppression in the region; Energy crisis resulting from the shutdown of the plant.

I have requested a book to do further reading from the library (hold request).

CHERNOBYL, MY HOME. Newsweek (Atlantic Edition), 01637053, 5/1/2006, Vol. 147, Issue 18

abstract

This article reports on Chernobyl, Ukraine on the 20th anniversary of the nuclear reactor disaster that happened there in 1986. Cleanup continues on the site, with workers apparently unconcerned about the health risks associated with exposure to radiation. Many of the inhabitants of the area, evacuated in the days following the disaster, have returned to their homes. The United Nations estimates that 4,000 people will die of the aftereffects of the reactor explosion and fire, while other experts claim that the death toll will be much higher.

Facts & Fission 

A veteran of the Manhattan Project argues for the real-world practicality of nuclear power.

By Theodore Rockwell       December 2009 | mechanical engineering  (full PDF version on my hard drive)

Growing Up with Chernobyl

Working in a radioactive zone, two scientists learn tough lessons 

about politics, bias and the challenges of doing good science     

Ronald K. Chesser and Robert J. Baker

American Scientist, Volume 94  

2006 November-December  (full PDF on my hard-drive)

Problems of Post-Communism, Sep2007, Vol. 54 Issue 5, p19-29 

Academic Journal

The article examines the public risk perception and nuclear security in Russia, including factors contributing to the process. Brief description and information regarding the historical background of Russia is further presented. The ambiguities in their risk definition was taken into account as well as their reactions to terrorism. Based on what happened at Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine, Russians were found to be worried about nuclear terrorism, wherein they have been giving high priority to nuclear security. The relationship between Russia and the U.S. was also mentioned.

How Safe Is Russia?

Public Risk Perception

and Nuclear Security

Igor Khripunov  

An ill-informed Russian

population can impede

international cooperation and

better nuclear security.