Nuclear Power

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David Newton - Nuclear Power.
Nuclear energy has sometimes been called "the double-edged sword of science." That phrase reflects the fact that nuclear energy can be used for both useful... Lire la suite
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Résumé

Nuclear energy has sometimes been called "the double-edged sword of science." That phrase reflects the fact that nuclear energy can be used for both useful and constructive purposes and for deadly and destructive ends. Indeed, the context in which the world was first introduced to nuclear energy was the latter, when nuclear energy was used to produce the most destructive and terrible weapons the human race has ever seen. Nuclear scientists have always promised the general public that nuclear energy has many potential positive benefits also. Almost certainly, the greatest potential benefit accruing from nuclear energy is the availability of an almost endless and environmentally attractive source of power. The generation of nuclear power, however, also creates issues of safety and radioactive waste. Nuclear Power provides readers with clear and essential information needed to define, understand, and research these important issues.

Sommaire

    • An introduction to Nuclear Power and issues over its use in the United States
    • The law and Nuclear Power
    • Chronology
    • Biographical listing
    • Glossary
    • How to research Nuclear Power issues
    • Annotated bibliography
    • Organizations and agencies

Caractéristiques

  • Date de parution
    01/01/2006
  • Editeur
  • ISBN
    0-8160-5655-2
  • EAN
    9780816056552
  • Présentation
    Relié
  • Nb. de pages
    300 pages
  • Poids
    0.525 Kg
  • Dimensions
    16,0 cm × 23,5 cm × 2,5 cm

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Biographie de David Newton

David E. Newton holds an associate's degree in science from Grand Rapids Junior College, a B.S. in chemistry (with high distinction) and an M.A. in education from the University of Michigan, and a Ph.D. in science education from Harvard University. He taught mathematics and physical sciences in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for 13 years, was a professor of chemistry and physics at Salem State College in Massachusetts for 15 years, and was an adjunct professor in the College of Professional Studies at the University of San Francisco for 10 years. He is the author of more than 400 textbooks, encyclopedias, resource books, research manuals, laboratory manuals, trade books, and other educational materials. For Facts On File, he wrote James Watson and Francis Crick in the Makers of Modern Science series.

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