J. Samuel Walker | |
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Born | June 8, 1946 |
Education | Ph.D., University of Maryland |
Occupation(s) | Historian, retired |
Employer | United 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]