Natasha Zaretsky Livres

Focusing on the period between 1968 and 1980, the book explores how anxieties regarding family breakdown and national decline intertwined in American political culture. Natasha Zaretsky illustrates how these fears influenced each other, reflecting broader societal concerns and shaping public discourse during a tumultuous era. The analysis reveals the deep connections between personal and collective identities, shedding light on the dynamics of American life during this pivotal time.

On March 28, 1979, the worst nuclear reactor accident in U.S. history occurred at the Three Mile Island power plant. In this innovative study, Natasha Zaretsky uses the near-meltdown to shed new light on the era's political realignments. Radiation Nation uncovers the surprising bodily and ecological dimensions of post-Vietnam conservatism.