A Distant Light - Scientists and Public Policy (Hardcover, 2000 ed.)

A collection of essays by a Nobel Prize Laureate on a wide range of problems facing the world, and the role of scientists in solving them. Kendall was one of a group of physicists who founded the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and is currently chairman of its board of directors. UCS is today a voice of authority in US government science policy, particularly with regard to environment issues. Together, these essays represent both the successes and failures of science to impact public policy, and offer practical guidelines for involvement in science policy. They are roughly chronological, organised by subject with introductions, beginning with the controversies on nuclear power safety and Three Mile Island, then followed by sections on national security issues, global environmental and resource problems, and radioactive cleanup. Kendall's Nobel Prize lecture is also included (and is the only really technical material in the book), while the photos are from a 1992 exhibition of his work.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Masters of Modern Physics
Release date:	October 1999
First published:	2000
Foreword by:	H. Ris
Authors:	Henry W. Kendall
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	318
Edition:	2000 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-387-98833-7
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Science funding & policy Books > Earth & environment > The environment > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > Central government policies Promotions
LSN:	0-387-98833-5
Barcode:	9780387988337

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