Physics of Societal Issues

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 deals with national security, the environment, and energy policy, providing the reader with the tools and insights needed to analyze many complex issues with insights gained from informed estimates and simple calculations.

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