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
Summary
Describes a brief history of Nuclear energy, the way it is produced and used along with arguments for using Nuclear power
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 188-191) and index
