The Book “Sun In A Bottle” by Charles Seife, discusses the historical pursuit of fusion and also the bombs that have resulted in the past. He describes devices too large to be considered useful in warfare. It is difficult to read because of his lack of aneutronic fusion knowledge, but does set down historical data.

As to the discussion of how to change the public’s perception of fusion energy, it will require a story that does not include bombs. Not very exciting at first glance, but I am working on one, a novel that comments on society and how difficult it is to bring fusion reactors to market.