Unlocking the Atom

THE CANADIAN BOOK ON NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY

Canada has developed a world-class reactor, medical isotope and food irradiation systems, and is an international leader in uranium mining. Until now there has been no book that describes these achievements, and explains radiation and nuclear technology from a Canadian perspective. Unlocking the Atom puts things right.

Unlocking the Atom gives an introduction to radiation, both natural and man-made, and covers the complete nuclear spectrum including power reactors, safety, nuclear waste, medicine, uranium, fusion, industrial and research applications. This material is presented from a Canadian viewpoint, although it is placed in a global perspective. Unlocking the Atom is illustrated with nearly 80 figures and photos with profiles of ten Canadian nuclear pioneers.

Controversy surrounds the nuclear industry: The public feels that there is no solution to nuclear waste disposal; everyone worries about another Chernobyl. They also worry that electricity shortages like California’s will become part of our future. The public is beginning to realize that perhaps nuclear power could help to solve the ominous climate change problem and a growing world energy shortage. There is a need for a book that explains these issues in an easy-to-understand manner. Unlocking the Atom is written for the educated general public. It will also be a useful reference for schools and universities, who have no readily available Canadian book.

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