Nuclear Power: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues) - Hardcover

Henderson, Harry

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1610693965 ISBN 13: 9781610693967

Publisher: ABC-CLIO, 2014

Synopsis

In the 21st century, nuclear power has been identified as a viable alternative to traditional energy sources to stem global climate change, and condemned as risky to human health and environmentally irresponsible. Do the advantages of nuclear energy outweigh the risks, especially in light of the meltdown at the Fukushima plant in 2011? This guide provides both a comprehensive overview of this critical and controversial technology, presenting reference tools that include important facts and statistics, biographical profiles, a chronology, and a glossary. It covers major controversies and proposed solutions in detail and contains contributions by experts and important stakeholders that provide invaluable perspective on the topic.

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Review:

"Part of the Contemporary World Issues series, this second edition of Nuclear Power . . . has been significantly updated and revised. . . . Each chapter is informative and balanced in coverage. . . . This is a valuable resource for libraries supporting programs in environmental studies, energy studies, and earth sciences. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners; general readers." - Choice

About the Author:

Harry Henderson is a freelance writer who has published more than 30 books relating to computer science, technology, inventions, and related social issues.

About this edition

• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1610693965
• ISBN 13: 9781610693967
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 426