WHY vs WHY Nuclear Power [Paperback]

Barry Brook (Author), Ian Lowe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 3, 2010

WHY vs WHY is a unique series of small books that tackle both sides of the hot topics that confront, confuse or trouble most people. Making sense of everything. This series aims to present everything you need to know about a complex topic in an easy-to-read, jargon-free, 2-books-in-1 format... all in one handy, & pocket-sized place. Uniquely, this book presents both sides of the battle with equal prominence & space. Each side has its own front cover. But it's you, the reader, who chooses who goes first. It's part of Pantera Press's push to foster debate in this rapidly changing & confusing world, covering a wide range of big issues... topics which for most of us have no simple, easy answers. In WHY vs WHY Nuclear Power, experts, Barry Brook & Ian Lowe, go head-to-head, each presenting 7 key reasons why you should say yes/no to nuclear power. After each author presents his arguments, his opponent tries to tear each of them apart, both in the book & on this website (with further rebuttals). For readers, this book aims to leave nothing unanswered. Barry & Ian are good writers with strong, well-argued opinions. Who will you agree with? Will one of them change your mind? Read the book & find out. In WHY vs WHY, you get both sides, so you can decide for yourself... The books are also a great tool to help you convince others, people who don't see the light the way you do.

Editorial Reviews

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... a smart-aleck's guide to winning arguments at the pub.... I just love it... a quick read, an informative read, and a cheap read... under $20... --The Two Murrays, Radio 2UE

Pantera Press has come up with a great new idea to foster debate on complex topics... a series of pocket-size books that tackle both sides... --Marc McEvoy, The Sun-Herald

Each side gets to make its case and rebut its opponent... There's no name-calling or irrational ranting, just the main arguments, pro and con --Leigh Dayton, The Weekend Australian

About the Author

BARRY BROOK: Barry Brook is a leading environmental scientist, holding the Sir Hubert Wilkins Chair of Climate Change at the University of Adelaide s Environment Institute. He s published three books, over 150 refereed scientific papers and regularly writes popular articles for the media. Prof. Brook has received a number of distinguished awards for his research excellence (including the Australian Academy of Science Fenner Medal). His focus is on climate change, computational and statistical modelling, systems analysis for sustainable energy, and synergies between human impacts on the biosphere. IAN LOWE: For decades, Ian Lowe AO has been recognised as a leading climate change scientist. He s President of the Australian Conservation Foundation, emeritus professor of science, technology and society at Griffith University, and an adjunct professor at Flinders and Sunshine Coast Universities. Ian has authored or co-authored 20 books, more than 50 book chapters and over 500 other publications or conference papers, with countless contributions to newspapers and other media. He s been a referee for the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change, and attended the Geneva, Kyoto and Copenhagen conferences of the Framework Convention on Climate Change. Prof. Lowe has received a number of distinguished awards for his services to science, technology and environmental studies (including being made an Officer of the Order of Australia, awarded the Centenary Medal, the Eureka Prize and named Humanist of the Year). His contributions have also been recognised by the Prime Minister's Environment Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement and The Queensland Premier s Millennium Award for Excellence in Science. He is a fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Pantera Press (May 3, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0980741858
• ISBN-13: 978-0980741858
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #643,881 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best summary of the case for advanced nuclear you'll find anywhere, July 21, 2010

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This review is from: WHY vs WHY Nuclear Power (Paperback)

Barry has done a fantastic job laying out the case for nuclear and fast nuclear. This is, without a doubt, the single best summary of the arguments and counter-arguments for nuclear that I've ever seen. It is clearly written and it's a quick read.

The short story is fast nuclear holds the promise of carbon free energy at a cost less than coal. It's the only technology we have that can replace coal plants at a price comparable to coal and that's CRITICAL if we are to stop global warming. Without getting rid of coal, our planet is toast.

In less than 30 minutes, you'll understand why investment in fast nuclear is the THE single most important thing we can do to save the planet. Bill Gates thinks so too --- he's heavily investing in fast nuclear technology for the same reasons...it's our best bet to combat global warming, as well as supply inexpensive clean energy for the world. Check out his talk on "Innovating to zero" on the TED website.

This is a must read for anyone involved in the debate on nuclear energy.