Atomic Americans

In "Atomic Americans," Sarah E. Robey explores how the advent of nuclear weapons in the Atomic Age prompted Americans to rethink concepts of citizenship, safety, and government accountability. Through public debates on civil defense, atomic fallout, and nuclear policy, the book examines the evolving relationship between citizens and their government amid the unprecedented challenges of the nuclear era. It highlights the emergence of a significant anti-nuclear movement that influenced policy shifts, such as the 1963 nuclear testing ban, shaping American notions of rights and responsibilities.