The Road to Yucca Mountain: The Development of Radioactive Waste Policy in the United States Hardcover - 2009 - 1st Edition
by J. Samuel Walker
From the rear cover
"Walker's thoughtful and detailed history of the technology and politics of the nuclear waste problem lucidly illustrates why, more than sixty years after the Dawn of the Atomic Age, we have yet to get any of the stuff into the ground safely and effectively, where it belongs. This book should be required reading for everyone, whether politician, bureaucrat or citizen."--Ronnie D. Lipschutz, author of Radioactive Waste: Politics, Technology and Risk
"Measured, informative, and well-argued, The Road to Yucca Mountain is typical Walker. One of the most knowledgeable historians on nuclear power has produced an essential work on a complex problem--What to do with radioactive waste? In setting the context on this controversial subject, Walker educates us on how we confront nuclear power as a viable option and its long-range implications."--Martin Melosi, author of Energy Metropolis
"Walker's fascinating account details the United States' 60-year search for radioactive waste solutions. Here scientists, policymakers, politicians, activists, and the public alternately clash and cooperate, and prospects for a solution wane and wax accordingly. In the end, after billions of dollars, years of hearings, and miles of tunnels, we're back at square one."--Richard Wolfson, author of Nuclear Choices: A Citizen's Guide to Nuclear Technology
Details
- Title The Road to Yucca Mountain: The Development of Radioactive Waste Policy in the United States
- Author J. Samuel Walker
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 240
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher University of California Press
- Date 2009-09-02
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
- ISBN 9780520260450 / 0520260457
- Weight 1.03 lbs (0.47 kg)
- Dimensions 9.3 x 5.96 x 0.78 in (23.62 x 15.14 x 1.98 cm)
-
Themes
- Aspects (Academic): Science/Technology Aspects
- Topical: Ecology
- Library of Congress subjects Radioactive waste disposal in the ground -, Radioactive waste disposal - Government
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2008050739
- Dewey Decimal Code 363.728
Media reviews
Citations
- Choice, 03/01/2010, Page 0
- Chronicle of Higher Education, 09/18/2009, Page 17
More Copies for Sale
Road to Yucca Mountain : The Development of Radioactive Waste Policy in the United States
by Walker, J. Samuel
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780520260450 / 0520260457
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
- Item Price
-
A$102.24A$7.61 shipping to USA
Show Details
The Road to Yucca Mountain: The Development of Radioactive Waste Policy in the United States
by J. Samuel Walker
- New
- Hardcover
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780520260450 / 0520260457
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Southport, Merseyside, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
A$142.46A$19.27 shipping to USA
Show Details
The Road to Yucca Mountain: The Development of Radioactive Waste Policy in the United States
by Walker, J. Samuel
- New
- Hardcover
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780520260450 / 0520260457
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Seller
-
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
- Item Price
-
A$187.46A$19.37 shipping to USA
Show Details
The Road to Yucca Mountain: The Development of Radioactive Waste Policy in the United States
by Walker, J. Samuel
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780520260450 / 0520260457
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Newport Coast, California, United States
- Item Price
-
A$190.66FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
The Road to Yucca Mountain: The Development of Radioactive Waste Policy in the United States
by Walker, J. Samuel
- New
- Hardcover
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780520260450 / 0520260457
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
San Diego, California, United States
- Item Price
-
A$262.15A$8.29 shipping to USA