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The Nuclear Flashcards

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Historical Context

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  • WWII (atomic age, anxiety)
  • Cold war ( tension, fear, threat)
  • Chernobyl + Three Mile Island (reminder of the risks, scary)
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Themes

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  • Apocalypse and Dystopia (aftermath of catastroph)
  • Mutations and Monstruosities
  • Nuclear ethics and existential reflection (morality, search for meanings)
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Major Figures

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  • Pat Francks
  • Richard Mathewson
  • Robert McCammon
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Pat Francks

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“Alas, Babylone” (1959)

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Richard Mathewson

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“I am a legend” (1954)

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Robert McCammon

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“Swan Song” (1987)

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Legacy

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  • Historical Record (cultural and psychological)
  • Influence on public discourse (awareness, discussions)
  • Continued relevance
  • Popular culture (tv shows, films)
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