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Nuclear Power

- A Very Short Introduction
Af: Maxwell Irvine Engelsk Paperback

Nuclear Power

- A Very Short Introduction
Af: Maxwell Irvine Engelsk Paperback
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With the World desperate to find energy sources that do not emit carbon gasses, nuclear power is back on the agenda and in the news, following the increasing cost of fossil fuels and concerns about the security of their future supply. However, the term ''nuclear power'' causes anxiety in many people and there is confusion concerning the nature and extent of the associated risks. Here, Maxwell Irvine presents a concise introduction to the development of nuclear physics leading up to the emergence of the nuclear power industry. He discusses the nature of nuclear energy and deals with various aspects of public concern, considering the risks of nuclear safety, the cost of its development, and waste disposal. Dispelling some of the widespread confusion about nuclear energy, Irvine considers the relevance of nuclear power, the potential of nuclear fusion, and encourages informed debate about its potential.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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With the World desperate to find energy sources that do not emit carbon gasses, nuclear power is back on the agenda and in the news, following the increasing cost of fossil fuels and concerns about the security of their future supply. However, the term ''nuclear power'' causes anxiety in many people and there is confusion concerning the nature and extent of the associated risks. Here, Maxwell Irvine presents a concise introduction to the development of nuclear physics leading up to the emergence of the nuclear power industry. He discusses the nature of nuclear energy and deals with various aspects of public concern, considering the risks of nuclear safety, the cost of its development, and waste disposal. Dispelling some of the widespread confusion about nuclear energy, Irvine considers the relevance of nuclear power, the potential of nuclear fusion, and encourages informed debate about its potential.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 160
ISBN-13: 9780199584970
Indbinding: Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 0199584974
Kategori: Energiindustri
Udg. Dato: 26 maj 2011
Længde: 9mm
Bredde: 112mm
Højde: 172mm
Forlag: Oxford University Press
Oplagsdato: 26 maj 2011
Forfatter(e): Maxwell Irvine
Forfatter(e) Maxwell Irvine


Kategori Energiindustri


ISBN-13 9780199584970


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 160


Udgave


Længde 9mm


Bredde 112mm


Højde 172mm


Udg. Dato 26 maj 2011


Oplagsdato 26 maj 2011


Forlag Oxford University Press

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