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Viva Books Nuclear Power 2008 Edition by David E. Newton
Each volume of the Vival Library in a Book series is carefully designed to be a first-stop research source on important current issues. Written clearly and carefully so that even the most complex aspects of the topic are easily understandable, the book give the reader the essential information to begin work, plus the research tools needed to delve more deeply into the issues. Each book includes a history of the subject, biographical information on important figures in the field, a complete annotated bibliography,and a carefully designed index-everything the researcher needs to get down to work.About Author :David E. Newton holds an associate's degree in science from Grand Rapids Junior College, a B.S. in chemsitry (with high distinction) and an M.A. in education from the University of Michigan, and a Ph.D. in science education from Harvard University. He taught mathematics and physical sciences in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for 13 years, was a profesor of chemistry and physics at Salem State College in Massachusetts for 15 years, and was an adjunct professor in the College of Professional Studies at University of San Francisco for 10 years. He is teh author of more than 400 textboks, encyclopedias, resource books, research manuals, laboratory manuals, trade books, and other educational materials.Contents :PART IOVERVIEW OF THE TOPICAn Introduction to Nuclear Power and Issues Over Its Use in the United StatesThe Law and Nuclear PowerChronologyBiographical ListingGlossaryPART IIGUIDE TO FURTHER RESEARCHHow to Research Nuclear Power IssuesAnnotated BibliographyOrganizations and AgenciesPART IIIAPPENDICESAppendix AAtomic Energy Act of 1946 (Public Law 79-585)Appendix BAtomic Energy Act of 1954 (Public Law 83-703)Appendix CNuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (Public Law 97-425)Appendix DU.S. Supreme Court: Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. v. NRDC, 462 U.S. 87 (1983)Appendix EU.S. Supreme Court: Silkwood v. Kerr-McGee Corp., 464 U.S. 238 (1984)Appendix FStatistics and Data on Nuclear Power-Index