Tabak, John creator text bibliography nyu New York Facts on File c2009 2009 monographic eng

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1 online resource (xvi, 206 p.) : ill. (some col.), col. maps xvi, 206 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 24 cm. Describes a brief history of Nuclear energy, the way it is produced and used along with arguments for using Nuclear power A prehistory of nuclear power -- The physics of nuclear fission -- Reactor fuel -- Nuclear reactor designs -- Reactor safety -- Spent fuel -- The business of electricity production -- Nuclear energy and national policy -- Conclusion -- Afterword: An interview with Harold Denton : On the U.S. nuclear power industry -- Periodic table of the elements -- Chronology -- List of acronyms -- Glossary specialized John Tabak Description based on print version record Includes bibliographical references and index Mode of access : Internet Nuclear energy 9781438116853 (electronic bk.) 1438116853 (electronic bk.) 9780816070855 0816070857 http://www.netlibrary.com.libraryumpsa.idm.oclc.org/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=280144 http://www.netlibrary.com.libraryumpsa.idm.oclc.org/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=280144 UMP 110110 20251117150321.0 vtls000050729