Worlds Within Worlds: The Story of Nuclear Energy [Paperback]

Isaac Asimov (Author), Adam Starchild (Foreword)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0898750016 | ISBN-13: 978-0898750010 | Publication Date: October 20, 2000

The Story of Nuclear Energy: Worlds Within Worlds covers the entire story of nuclear energy from a basic explanation of atomic weights, energy and electricity to nuclear fission, fusion - beyond. First coming to public consciousness as The Bomb that ended World War II, it is now the forefront of our attention as a source of peacetime energy, whether from nuclear power plants or from the sun.

In the last 20 years, Isaac Asimov has written more than 150 books, including science fiction and many technical guides to scientific subjects. His prodigious output has made him one of America's favorite interpreters of the roles of science and technology in shaping man's destiny.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: University Press of the Pacific (October 20, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898750016
• ISBN-13: 978-0898750010
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,929,828 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Introduction to nuclear energy, October 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Worlds within worlds: The story of nuclear energy

Dr. Asimov has taken a difficult subject and made it interesting and easy to read. Even those who aren't science students will find this book about the universe around us dramatic and entertaining. I just wish there were a way to give this book 10 stars instead of only 5.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for junior & senior high school students, October 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Worlds within worlds: The story of nuclear energy

Isaac Asimov (1920-1992) had a brilliant career as a scientist, teacher, and writer. Best known for his science fiction novels and stories, he also wrote poetry and nonfiction, and prepared guides to several important literary works

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should read this book, May 6, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Worlds Within Worlds: The Story of Nuclear Energy (Paperback)

With debates about energy at the political forefront in most countries, everybody should read this book before they open their mouth so that they know what they are talking about.