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David Hafemeister - Physics of Societal Issues: Calculations on National Security, Environment, and Energy - 9781441930569 - V9781441930569
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Physics of Societal Issues: Calculations on National Security, Environment, and Energy

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Description for Physics of Societal Issues: Calculations on National Security, Environment, and Energy paperback. Num Pages: 505 pages, 111 black & white illustrations, 35 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PH; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 178 x 33. Weight in Grams: 890.

Physics of Societal Issues is a textbook for all those who wish to discuss the fundamental issues of energy use, nuclear weapons, and the environment using facts and figures instead of slogans and postures. It will provide the reader with the tools and insights needed to analyze many complex issues with insights gained from informed estimates and simple calculations. Taking his inspiration from Fermi's famous "back of the envelope" calculations, Hafemeister shows how to capture the essence of a problem in rough estimates of the important parameters and then to use those estimates to gauge the effects of policy decisions. ... Read more

It is the only equation-oriented book for physics seniors and graduate students that covers the three main physics and society issues.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
Number of pages
505
Condition
New
Number of Pages
487
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781441930569
SKU
V9781441930569
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

About David Hafemeister
David Hafemeister is Professor (emeritus) of Physics at California Polytechnic State University. He has also had an impressive career in Washington as a Professional Staff Member: Senate Committees on Foreign Relations and Governmental Affairs (1990-93 on arms control treaties at the end of the Cold War) Science Advisor to Senator John Glenn ... Read more

Reviews for Physics of Societal Issues: Calculations on National Security, Environment, and Energy
Aus den Rezensionen: "... Dieses 500-seitige Kompendium voller Gleichungen, Zahlen und Tabellen behandelt in drei getrennten Sektionen ... Dem Autor gelingt es, zentrale gesellschaftliche Fragen mit der Anwendung physikalischer Formeln zu durchdringen. ... Mathematisch vorausgesetzt werden solide Kenntnisse eines naturwissenschaftlichen Grundstudiums. ... Das Werk sollte in keiner Bibliothek oder auf keiner Literaturliste von Seminaren fehlen, welche die genannten Problemfelder behandeln ... Read more

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