Health and Environmental Impacts of Electricity Generation Systems: Procedure…

This book consist : Introduction ; Impacts and impact assessment basic concepts; Methodological approach for estimating health and environmental impacts; Calculation and use of impact indicators for comparative assessment; and Key methodological issues. (jml)

Derivation of the Source Term and Analysis of the Radiological Consequences o…

This report provides a set of suggested methods and practices for determining the source term and analysing the radiological consequences of research reactor accidents. It provides safety analysts, regulators, and reactor facility management and operations staff, with the calculation methods and techniques necessary for deriving the source term. This includes all factors relevant to the formati…

HANDBOOK OF PARAMETER VALUES FOR THE PREDICTION OF RADIONUCLIDE TRANSFER IN T…

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Health Surveillance of Persons Occupationally Exposed to Ionizing Radiation: …

This book consist : Itroduction; Modes of exposure; Protection against occupational exposure; Application of radiological protection principles; Heelath surveillance and medical records; and Medical management of accidentally exposed workers. (Jml)

Economic Performance Indicators for Nuclear Power Plants

This book consist : Introduction; Implications of utility deregulation and electricity market competition; Rationale for economic performance indicators; Economic performance indicators; and strategies for improvement. (Jml)

Periodic Safety Review of Nuclear Power Plants, Safety Guide

This book consist : Introduction; Rationale for and objective of periodic safety review; Review strategy; Safety factors in a periodic safety review; Roles and responsibilities; Review procedure; Basis for acceptability of continued plant operation; and Post-review activities. (Jml)

The National Politics of Nuclear Power: Economics, Security and Governance

Offering a comprehensive assessment of the dynamics driving - and constraining - nuclear power development in Asia, Europe and North America, this book provides a detailed comparative analysis of contemporary issues in the field.

Responsible Mining: Case Studies in Managing Social & Environmental Risks in …

This book presents common themes and best practices for managing social, economic, and environmental risks and impacts at mines in the developed world. Although the term sustainability is often applied to efforts to address social, economic, and environmental risk and impacts, many struggle with its application to the extraction of nonrenewable resources. Obviously, a finite amount of mineral d…

The Winning Attitude

Risk, Vulnerability and Everyday Life

It is now sociological common sense to declare that, in everyday life, large numbers of people approach matters of work, family life, trust and friendship with 'risk' constantly in mind. This book, provides an introductory overview and critical assessment of this phenomenon. Iain Wilkinson outlines contrasting sociological theories of risk, and summarizes some of the principle discoveries of em…