Bibliograph

Nuclear power, a very short introduction, Maxwell Irvine

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Nuclear power, a very short introduction, Maxwell Irvine

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-126) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Nuclear power

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

690088059

Responsibility statement

Maxwell Irvine

Series statement

Very short introduction, 268

Sub title

a very short introduction

Summary

"With the world desperate to find energy sources that do not emit carbon gases, the increasing cost of fossil fuels, and concerns about the security of their future supply, nuclear power is back on the agenda and in the news. the term 'nuclear power' causes anxiety in many people, and these concerns have been refueled by the impact of the 2011 earthquake- and tsunami-induced nuclear incident in Japan. Here, [the author] provides a concise introduction to the development of nuclear science, including the emergence of the nuclear power industry. He explains the nature of nuclear energy and deals with various aspects of public concern, considers the risks of nuclear power, the costs of is development, the potential of nuclear fusion, and the issues surrounding the safe disposal of nuclear waste."--Inside book flap

Table Of Contents

1. A new science is born; 2. A new technology is developed; 3. Thermal nuclear reactors; 4. Nuclear fuel reprocessing and radioactive waste management; 5. Nuclear safety; 6. The cost of nuclear power; 7. Nuclear fusion power; 8. The need for nuclear power; Appendix

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