J. Samuel Walker

J. Samuel Walker
image of J. Samuel Walker in 2008
J. Samuel Walker in 2008
Born (1946-06-08) June 8, 1946 (age 78)
EducationPh.D., University of Maryland
Occupation(s)Historian, retired
EmployerUnited States Nuclear Regulatory Commission

J. Samuel Walker is an American historian and author based in Maryland, most notable for his research and writing on the nuclear age, both weaponry and atomic energy. Several of his books have earned broad-based critical acclaim and advanced novel viewpoints.[1] Despite affiliation with government and the nuclear industry, he is cited by the peace movement[2] and parties who are highly critical of nuclear energy.[3]

  1. ^ Reviewed by Roger Chapman (American Culture Studies Program, Bowling Green State University) Published on H-US-Japan (November, 1999)
  2. ^ Young, Kevin (2008-08-03). "The Atomic Bombs: Tsuyoshi Hasegawa Reexamines the Japanese Surrender Reexamining the Japanese Surrender, 63 Years Later" (PDF). Zdnet.com.
  3. ^ "Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Dump - The Road to Disaster". Earthmountainview.com. Archived from the original on 2017-06-28. Retrieved 2011-02-04.