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3 books match the query 'Atomic Energy'

cover of Nuclear Weapons, Policy, and Strategy: The Uses of Atomic Energy in an Increasingly Complex World

Nuclear Weapons, Policy, and Strategy

The Uses of Atomic Energy in an Increasingly Complex World

Peter J. Pella

Parkhurst Brothers, Inc., 2010

In this comprehensive introduction to nuclear physics, related national and international policy  issues from Dr. Pete Pella, Gettysburg College nuclear physicist, educators will find a definitive   textbook on the peaceful and military uses of nuclear energy. Pella traces both the scientific evolution and political history of nuclear power and arms, bringing us to current events including  nuclear plant development, status of treaties, U.S.-Russia disarmament efforts, and policing of  rogue nations. Must reading for the world’s citizens concerned about these vital issues.

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cover of Public Response to Peacetime Uses of Atomic Energy: Volume I: Community Differences

Public Response to Peacetime Uses of Atomic Energy

Volume I: Community Differences

Burton R. Fisher, Benjamin J. Darsky, and Charles A. Metzner

University of Michigan Press, 1951

This is Volume 1 of a study of people, reactions, and information, based on a sample interview survey in comparable communities with and without major atomic energy activities. The study was conducted under contract with the United States Atomic Energy Commission. This volume presents aspects of data obtained from a survey of public reactions and information dealing with peacetime uses of atomic energy. Research methods and study objectives are also discussed, and the book includes an appendix containing the questionnaire used in the study.
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cover of Public Response to Peacetime Uses of Atomic Energy: Volume II: Individual and Group Analysis

Public Response to Peacetime Uses of Atomic Energy

Volume II: Individual and Group Analysis

Burton R. Fisher, Benjamin J. Darsky, and Charles A. Metzner

University of Michigan Press, 1951

This is Volume 2 of a study of people, reactions, and information, based on a sample interview survey in comparable communities with and without major atomic energy activities. The study was conducted under contract with the United States Atomic Energy Commission. This volume presents a detailed analysis of individual and group differences in information, attitudes, and opinions, in contrast to the community correlates. The study should be of interest to social scientists as a snapshot of a social process that had only recently begun.
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