Nuclear Power - A Reference Handbook

Provides timely and up-to-date facts, context, perspectives, and tools to make informed decisions about nuclear energy. 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.

A propos de l'auteur

Harry Henderson is a professional writer specializing in scientific and educational materials.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Harry Henderson, Harry R. Henderson, Henderson Harry
• Edition: Abc Clio Press
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 12.05.2014
• EAN: 9781610693967
• ISBN: 978-1-61069-396-7
• Pages: 424
• Thèmes: Contemporary World Issues (Har; Contemporary World Issues (Har; Contemporary World Issues
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Histoire > 20e siècle (jusqu'en 1945); Sciences naturelles, médecine, informatique, technique > Physique, astronomie > Autres; Science: general issues, HISTORY / Modern / 21st Century, SCIENCE / Energy, Technology: general issues, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / General