TY - BOOK AU - Yadav, M. S. TI - Nuclear energy and power environmental impacts and other effects SN - 9788189741488 AV - QC 778 .Y33 2007 PY - 2007/// CY - New Delhi, India PB - SBS Publishers & Distributors KW - NUCLEAR ENERGY N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Preface -- Glossary of Terms -- 1. Introduction to Global Nuclear Energy -- 2. Nuclear Power Scenario: An Overview -- 3. Nuclear Power Reactors: Performance and Safety Issues -- 4. Radioactive Materials: Transport, Storage and Disposal of Waste -- 5. Nuclear Safety and System of Safeguards -- 6. International Atomic Energy Agency: Roles and Responsibilities -- 7. Environmental, Health and Other Effects of Nuclear Energy and Power Technologies -- Appendix -- Frequently Asked Questions -- Bibliography -- Index N2 - Divided into 7 chapters, this book focuses on various positive and negative aspects of nuclear energy and power. It elaborates on issues such as an analysis of contemporary nuclear power production, nuclear safety and existing systems of safeguard, the performance of nuclear reactors worldwide, and others ER -