Eliminate the Threat of Nuclear Terror (Real-World Stem Series)

by Bradley Steffens

Overview

Engineering challenges abound in the twenty-first century. Engineers, scientists, and others are searching for-and often finding-ways to improve life for people around the world. Some are working on providing global access to clean water while others are developing fusion energy or reverse engineering the brain. These and other topics are examined in the Real-World STEM series. All books in the series discuss what exists now, some of the biggest challenges, and some of the most fascinating solutions. Real-world examples and fully documented quotes add insight and interest.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682822418
Publisher:	Referencepoint Press
Publication date:	08/28/2017
Series:	Real-World Stem Series
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Great Engineering Achievements 6

Introduction An Ominous Threat 8

Chapter 1 Current Status: Blocking the Pathway to a Bomb 12

Chapter 2 Problems: Identifying Gaps in Security 27

Chapter 3 Solutions: Safeguarding or Eliminating Nuclear Materials 40

Chapter 4 Solutions: Tracking, Detecting, and Stopping the Use of Nuclear Materials 53

Source Notes 67

Find Out More 71

Index 73

Picture Credits 79

About the Author 80