Short History of Nuclear Regulation, 1946-1999
Download or Read eBook Short History of Nuclear Regulation, 1946-1999 PDF written by J. Samuel Walker and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2001-04 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : J. Samuel Walker |
| Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 83 |
| Release | : 2001-04 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780756709297 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0756709296 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Short History of Nuclear Regulation, 1946-1999 by : J. Samuel Walker
Book excerpt: This short history of nuclear regulation provides a brief overview of the most significant events in the history of the NRC. 1st chapter: Controlling the Atom: The Beginnings of Nuclear Regulation, 1946-1962. 2nd chapter: Containing the Atom: Nuclear Regulation in a Changing Environment, 1963-1971. Includes the NRC and the 1979 accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Harrisburg, PA. Also discusses new issues and new approaches. This overview will help to explain how the past has shaped the present and to illuminate the considerations that have influenced regulatory decisions and procedures over the years. Illustrated.
