The Inderscience Nuclear Collection

摘要

"The atomic age has moved forward at such a pace that every citizen of the world should have some comprehension, at least in comparative terms, of the extent of this development, of the utmost significance to every one of us. Clearly, if the peoples of the world are to conduct an intelligent search for peace, they must be armed with the significant facts of today's existence." (Atoms for Peace, D. Eisenhower, 8th December 1953).rnThe development of nuclear power in the years following the Second World War has been no less than remarkable. These accomplishments helped nations to deal with a number of challenges, including energy crises and fears about growing dependence on foreign oil, an increased awareness of the problem of global warming, and, more recently, worries over the diversion of nuclear materials to terrorists. These concerns are shared internationally.