Power Production: What are the Risks? - Softcover

Fremlin, J.H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 019286078X ISBN 13: 9780192860781

Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks, 1987

Synopsis

In the wake of the Chernobyl disaster and other recent accidents, attention has focused on the risks attributed to nuclear power. In this timely and accessible work, Fremlin considers the dangers to public health associated with all methods of power production, including radiation risks and the effects of burning coal and oil. He maintains that the hazards of nuclear power production are far less worrisome than the consequences of having insufficient power supplies. His work represents a provocative and thoughtful assessment of the power production industry, and an insightful look at the role of nuclear power in our lives.

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Review

"The book is written in an attractively informal style. It makes interesting and informative reading for the non specialist with some scientific background and an open and enquiring mind." S E Hunt, Emeritus Professor of Physics, University of Aston "For those wanting to assess the debates from an energy company perspective this book is a useful contribution." Science and Public Policy ok is written in an attractively informal style. It makes interesting and informative reading for the non specialist with some scientific background and an open and enquiring mind." S E Hunt, Emeritus Professor of Physics, University of Aston "For those wanting to assess the debates from an energy company perspective this book is a useful contribution." Science and Public Policy

Synopsis

Designed for all those with an interest in current affairs such as: sixth formers' general studies groups; policy makers involved in the power production industry; and scientists making public statements on the issues concerned in this book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
• Publication date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 019286078X
• ISBN 13: 9780192860781
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336