Description |
1 online resource (xv, 401 pages) : illustrations |
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Contemporary world issues |
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Contemporary world issues.
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Contents |
Background and history -- Problems, controversies, and solutions -- Perspectives -- Profiles -- Data and documents -- Resources for further research -- Chronology |
Summary |
In the twenty-first 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 Japan's 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. The text covers major controversies and proposed solutions and contains contributions by experts and stakeholders that provide varying perspectives on the topic.--adapted from publisher's description |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Compliant with Level AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Content is displayed as HTML full text which can easily be resized or read with assistive technology, with mark-up that allows screen readers and keyboard-only users to navigate easily |
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Print version record |
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Nuclear engineering -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Nuclear engineering -- History -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Nuclear accidents -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Nuclear energy -- Government policy -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Real Estate -- General.
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Nuclear accidents
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Nuclear energy -- Government policy
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Nuclear engineering
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Kernenergie
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Kerntechnik
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Kerntechnischer Unfall
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Genre/Form |
manuals (instructional materials)
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handbooks.
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Handbooks and manuals
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History
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Guides et manuels.
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Form |
Electronic book
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LC no. |
2014005270 |
ISBN |
9781610693974 |
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1610693973 |
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9798400692383 |
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