Serhii Plokhy
What’s inside
Chernobyl explores the catastrophic 1986 nuclear disaster, analyzing the events, consequences, and lessons learned from this unprecedented tragedy.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the complexity of nuclear technology and its risks
- Learning about the impact of human error in large-scale disasters
- Gaining insights into environmental and health repercussions of nuclear accidents
- Reflecting on the importance of international cooperation in crisis management
Key Points
- The Prelude to Disaster
- The Night of the Explosion
- The Immediate Aftermath
- The Evacuation of Pripyat
- The Battle to Contain the Contamination
- The Long-term Effects on Health and Environment
- The Global Response and Policy Changes
Who’s it For
- History enthusiasts
- Science and technology scholars
- Environmentalists
- Policy makers
- Nuclear safety advocates
About the author
Serhii Plokhy is a professor of Ukrainian history at Harvard and an expert in Eastern European studies with a focus on the Cold War.