The Atomic Bazaar, William Langewiesche
The Atomic Bazaar, William Langewiesche
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The Atomic Bazaar
The Rise of the Nuclear Poor

Author: William Langewiesche

Narrator: Tom Weiner

Unabridged: 5 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2006

Synopsis

In his shocking and revelatory new work, celebrated journalist William Langewiesche investigates the burgeoning threat of nuclear-weapons production and the inexorable drift of nuclear-weapons technology from the hands of the rich into the hands of the poor. As more unstable and undeveloped nations acquire the ultimate arms, the stakes of state-sponsored nuclear activity have soared to frightening heights. Even more disturbing is the likelihood of such weapons being used by guerrilla non-state terrorists.The author also recounts the recent history of Abdul Qadeer Khan, the scientist at the forefront of nuclear development who single-handedly peddled nuclear plans to North Korea, Iran, and other potentially hostile countries. He then examines in dramatic and tangible detail the chances for nuclear terrorism.

About William Langewiesche

William Langewiesche is the author of eight books, including Cutting for Sign, Sahara Unveiled, Inside the Sky, American Ground, and, most recently, Aloft: Thoughts on the Experience of Flight. He is currently an international editor for Vanity Fair and was for years a national correspondent for the Atlantic Monthly, where he was nominated for eight consecutive National Magazine Awards.

About Tom Weiner

Tom Weiner, a dialogue director and voice artist best known for his roles in video games and television shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Transformers, is the winner of eight Earphones Awards and is an Audie Award finalist. He is a former member of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Will

Langewische looks at nuclear proliferation with the eye of an expert. He offers both good news and bad. On the good news side is that it is indeed very difficult to craft a reliable nuclear bomb of the Hiroshima sort. Dirty bombs are another thing, but he believes that the public fear of them far ou......more

Goodreads review by AndreaMarretti

Rigoroso e appassionante, alla maniera di Langewiesche: PREOCCUPANTE, al solito.......more

Goodreads review by Geza

Gives a great perspective on how easy it could be for terrorists to get their hands on nuclear material from one of the former Soviet secret nuclear cities, where international efforts are now trying to warehouse the stuff. A short, gripping book, very illuminating and hard to put down.......more

Goodreads review by Nils

William Langewiesche’s new book is a compelling mix of narrative reporting, profiles of striking individuals, and scenaric thinking about the contemporary nuclear proliferation. His focus is on the mechanisms by which access to nuclear weapons technology is broadening, and what this broadening acces......more

Quotes

“Langewiesche brings knowledge and passion as well as a careful eloquence to his subject.” New York Times Book Review

“Langewiesche has evolved into perhaps our leading forensic journalist, a voracious student of all that can go wrong. Like a literary-minded accident investigator, he digs for every shred of evidence, without worrying about whom his conclusions might offend.” Washington Post Book World

“[A] brief, tightly packed study that precisely defines an issue worthy of being at the forefront of our international policy.” Publishers Weekly, Best Books of the Year 2007

“Tom Weiner’s baritone lends gravity to this chilling book about nuclear weapons and the potential for terrorists to use them.” AudioFile

“Intrepid and electrifying…Langewiesche’s bracing exposé of nuclear criminality blasts away the ubiquitous misinformation usually attendant on this alarming subject.” Booklist

“Langewiesche takes a hard look at nuclear proliferation and explains why the problem isn't going away…His blunt summary of this sorry history pulls no punches and offers very little consolation. Depressing but essential reading.” Kirkus Reviews

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