Physics of Societal Issues: Calculations on National Security, Environment, and Energy

This book provides the reader with essential tools needed to analyze complex societal issues and demonstrates the transition from physics to modern-day laws and treaties. This second edition features new equation-oriented material and extensive data sets drawing upon current information from experts in their fields. Problems to challenge the reader and extend discussion are presented on three timely issues:

• National Security: Weapons, Offense, Defense, Verification, Nuclear Proliferati...