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Physics for Future Presidents: The Science Behind the Headlines | 
 enlarge | Author: Richard A. Muller
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Category: Book
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Rating:  82 reviews
Sales Rank: 13758
Media: Paperback
Edition: Reprint
Pages: 384
Number Of Items: 1
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Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.4 x 1
ISBN: 0393337111
Dewey Decimal Number: 530
EAN: 9780393337112
ASIN: 0393337111
Publication Date: September 21, 2009
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Product Description
“A triumph.”—Steve Weinberg, Boston Globe This is “must-have” information for all presidents—and citizens—of the twenty-first century: Is Iran’s nascent nuclear capability a genuine threat to the West? Are biochemical weapons likely to be developed by terrorists? Are there viable alternatives to fossil fuels that should be nurtured and supported by the government? Should nuclear power be encouraged? Can global warming be stopped? 73 figures and illustrations
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Pretty good book September 4, 2010
AWBoater (USA)
After reading this book, I have to say that it was pretty informative. I am not a scientist, but it was completely understandable, and didn't go overboard on chalk-board explanations.
While I am sure I am not politically on the same side as the author - which means I did not agree with some of his conclusions - he at least acknowledged they were his opinions and did realize there are differing views. For the most part, I didn't see any political spin in the book, which was refreshing.
To that end, it is a useful book when I get into discussion with my politically opposite friends, as this book was written by one of "them", and he debunks a lot of the drivel you hear these days from that side.
All in all, not a bad book.
 Not worth the money September 1, 2010
mh16
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this book mainly because it had a chapter on energy and I'm very interested in that subject area. After reading the book I would have to agree with many of the comments that say this author has a bias and also it would appear some sort of axe to grind with Al Gore. I will try not to touch on what has already been said about the inadequacies of the book.
The most important topic I believe is energy and in this book the author dedicates only three chapters to this very complex problem. One key issue is oil depletion which really if you want to have any insight you must get a book that is totally about oil depletion. On this subject one of my complaints is that the author talks about converting coal to oil. The issue I have is that the author did not talk about any of the environmental consequences that would arise from making coal into oil. The biggest one that even a 5th grader would ask is what is that going to do for the fresh water supplies that are more important to life that would be need for this coal to oil process.
One other issue on the energy front that I think the author simplified way to much is the use of the automobile. While I agree that conservation is the best way to approach the energy problem, the author talks a great deal about putting more technology into vehicles to make them more efficient. The author did not mention the easiest and cheapest way to conserve: walking, biking, riding a bus, and basically relocalizing our living arrangement. Relocalizing is going to happen whether we like it or not so I advise looking into books about this subject.
This is the first review of a book that I have ever been compelled to write. I think these are very complex issues (except for 9/11 conspiracy bunking) and each one should have had a book unto itself. This book doesn't even have any references listed to back up the authors statements. Do yourself a favor and by a nice bottle of wine instead of this book.
 Terrific book August 11, 2010
james breese
Terrific book. it has cost me a fortune, because I have bought so many copies for my friends...
A needed help to read the papers June 1, 2010
Bernardo A. Frau (Argentina)
Its clear that the "for future presidents" means "for those wanting to understand the complex world we live in". And it does that, gives you the basic understanding needed to be able to read the papers and feel you can judge for yourself the leaders decisions on issues that are technical but not only techincal.
so, the contents are excellent but the writing is also pleasant. I read it in 36 hours pretty much without a stop.
and two final comments
a) I never took the time to write a review in Amazon, in spite of the fact that I bought tens of books in this web site, so, this means how much I enjoyed the book
b) I wrote for my friends a text whose title is "21 books one should not miss". Well, this one is one of them
A must.
Getting the science right May 27, 2010
K. W. Martin (SLC, Utah)
Very good book. Helped to clerify what is hype and what the actual science is and how it effects us. Although i do not agee with the last chapter on Global Warming I appreciate his honesty in explaining what the actual science is and what is hype. He supports Global Warming but addresses that it has been played up for politicial gain. I highly reccomend this book to those who are wanting to know about the sciance in the headlines.
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