Nuclear Science, Technology, and Civilization presents an introduction to nuclear science and technology, providing technical terms and examples in an accessible way. Beginning with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of nuclear science, nuclear technology, and nuclear energy, the book then reviews the origin and historical developments of nuclear energy and nuclear technology across multiple applications, such as industry, agriculture, and medicine. A collection of global case studies are then presented, reviewing national conditions of typical countries or regions to explain the differences in the impact of nuclear science and technology on similar communities.
The book also offers a deep dive into the energy demand for nuclear science technology, considering topics such as carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals. It concludes with a discussion on the future of human and nuclear civilization, outlining the impact of future, advanced nuclear technology.
1. Cover image - p. c 2. Title page - p. i 3. Copyright - p. iv 4. Contents - p. v 5. Contributors - p. xiii 6. List of authors - p. xv 7. Preface - p. xvii 8. Chapter 1 Definition, function, and classification of nuclear science and technology - p. 1 9. Chapter 2 History and development of nuclear science and technology - p. 15 10. Chapter 3 Impact of nuclear science and technology on industries - p. 61 11. Chapter 4 Impact of nuclear science and technology on regions - p. 103 12. Chapter 5 The human factors impact of nuclear technology - p. 147 13. Chapter 6 The environment and human demand for nuclear technology - p. 187 14. Chapter 7 Nuclear technology and human development - p. 219 15. Chapter 8 The future of human and nuclear civilization - p. 289 16. Index - p. 311
Nuclear Science, Technology, and Civilization presents an introduction to nuclear science and technology, providing technical terms and examples in an accessible way. Beginning with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of nuclear science, nuclear technology, and nuclear energy, the book then reviews the origin and historical developments of nuclear energy and nuclear technology across multiple applications, such as industry, agriculture, and medicine. A collection of global case studies are then presented, reviewing national conditions of typical countries or regions to explain the differences in the impact of nuclear science and technology on similar communities.
The book also offers a deep dive into the energy demand for nuclear science technology, considering topics such as carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals. It concludes with a discussion on the future of human and nuclear civilization, outlining the impact of future, advanced nuclear technology.
1. Cover image - p. c 2. Title page - p. i 3. Copyright - p. iv 4. Contents - p. v 5. Contributors - p. xiii 6. List of authors - p. xv 7. Preface - p. xvii 8. Chapter 1 Definition, function, and classification of nuclear science and technology - p. 1 9. Chapter 2 History and development of nuclear science and technology - p. 15 10. Chapter 3 Impact of nuclear science and technology on industries - p. 61 11. Chapter 4 Impact of nuclear science and technology on regions - p. 103 12. Chapter 5 The human factors impact of nuclear technology - p. 147 13. Chapter 6 The environment and human demand for nuclear technology - p. 187 14. Chapter 7 Nuclear technology and human development - p. 219 15. Chapter 8 The future of human and nuclear civilization - p. 289 16. Index - p. 311
