World Nuclear University Primer

The 21st century has coincided with increacing evidence of the severe environmental impact of global energy consumption. Governments and environmentalists worldwide have begun to re-evaluate the benefits of nuclear power as a clean, non-emitting energy resource. This book is an authoritative resource for all those interested in the future of nuclear energy. The balanced text provides an introduction into nuclear science for the non-specialist, a valuable account of many aspects of nuclear technology, including industry applications and answers to public concerns about safety, proliferation, and waste management.