Overview
When nuclear power first made headlines, it was hailed as the energy that would power the 21st century. Now when it makes the news, it is usually bad news—a reactor accident or a debate about storing radioactive waste. This is an essential reference for anyone with an interest or involvement in the nuclear debate.
Synopsis
This guide helps readers explore the science, technology, politics, and culture that surround nuclear energy.
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Provides background information needed to understand nuclear power issues and guides readers toward accessible resources. Overviews developments in nuclear energy from the discovery of radiation to the present, then provides a chronology of events, biographical sketches of key figures, and tables, charts, and maps that explain how nuclear reactors work, how much energy they produce, where they are located, and plans for waste disposal. Reviews regulations, agencies, and court cases, provides statements from antinuclear groups, and lists government, academic, and industrial groups, and antinuclear groups. Also lists print and online resources, and includes a glossary of scientific and technical terms. Henderson is a science writer. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\
Editorials
From the Publisher
"…a compact, inexpensive, introductory guide to a wide variety of issues pertaining to nuclear energy and the industry that has arisen around it … Recommended for readers looking for general information on this important environmental topic."
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