| Description |
380 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm. |
| Summary |
Learn the science behind the headlines in this work that outlines the tools of terrorists, the dangers of nuclear power, and the reality of global warming. |
| Bibliography Note |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 347-359) and index. |
| Contents |
I. Terrorism. Nine-eleven -- Terrorist nukes -- The next terrorist attack -- Biological terrorism -- II. Energy. Key energy surprises -- Solar power -- The end of oil -- III. Nukes -- Radioactivity and death -- Radioactive decay -- Nuclear weapons -- Nuclear madness -- Nuclear power -- Nuclear waste -- Controlled fusion -- IV. Space. Space and satellites -- Gravity applications -- Humans in space -- Spying with invisible light -- V. Global warming. A brief history of climate -- The greenhouse effect -- A very likely cause -- Evidence -- Nonsolutions -- The fruit of the ground -- New technologies. |
| Subject |
Physics -- Social aspects.
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Science and state.
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Science in mass media.
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| ISBN |
9780393066272 (hardcover) |
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0393066274 (hardcover) |
| OCLC # |
181139562 |
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