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The narrative unfolds as John D'Agata assists his mother in relocating to Las Vegas and becomes engrossed in the controversial government plan to store nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain. This exploration leads to a profound examination of the implications for humanity's future, blending personal experience with critical social issues. Through this lens, the book challenges readers to reconsider the intersections of environment, policy, and the existential risks faced by society.
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About a Mountain, John D'Agata
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- About a Mountain
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John D'Agata
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9780393339017
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, True Stories, Biographies, Science & Math, Political Science & Politics, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Politics, Science, Environmental Themes, Ecology, Opinion Journalism & Essays
- Rating
- 3.55 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative unfolds as John D'Agata assists his mother in relocating to Las Vegas and becomes engrossed in the controversial government plan to store nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain. This exploration leads to a profound examination of the implications for humanity's future, blending personal experience with critical social issues. Through this lens, the book challenges readers to reconsider the intersections of environment, policy, and the existential risks faced by society.