Authors:Tushar K. Ghosh, M.A. Prelas,
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: resources, non, renewable, fundamentals, volume, systems, energy
Number of Pages: 780
Published: 2009-06-15
List price: $129.00
ISBN-10: 9048123828
ISBN-13: 9789048123827

This is a comprehensive book that addresses renewable, non-renewable, and future energy sources and their utilization. All current and potential future energy sources are discussed in great details including the type of energy, methods of converting the energy to useful forms, the engineering design issues associated with the energy conversion system, the efficiency of the conversion process, the economics of the conversion system, the risks associated with its use, the environmental impact and how it can be applied to meet the energy needs of the world. Current and future energy policy is dis

Authors:Tushar K. Ghosh, Mark A. Prelas, Dabir S. Viswanath,
Publisher: CRC Press
Keywords: public, administration, policy, second, counterterrorism, technology, terrorism, science
Number of Pages: 604
Published: 2009-11-04
List price: $99.95
ISBN-10: 1420071815
ISBN-13: 9781420071818

Traditionally, resources on terrorism and counterterrorism tend to focus on the social, behavioral, and legal aspects of the subject, with minimal emphasis on the scientific and technological aspects. Taking into account these practical considerations, the second edition of Science and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism discusses the nature of terrorism and the materials used by terrorists. It describes how intelligence professionals and law enforcement personnel can detect and destroy these materials, and how they can deal with terrorist groups. This volume begins by introducing

Authors:Tushar K. Ghosh, Mark A. Prelas, Dabir S. Viswanath,
Publisher: CRC Press
Keywords: public, administration, policy, counterterrorism, technology, terrorism, science
Number of Pages: 608
Published: 2002-08-29
List price: $104.95
ISBN-10: 0824708709
ISBN-13: 9780824708702

Discusses the impact of weapons of mass destruction on public health, agriculture, and economic infrastructures. Will prove a superb reference for those involved in all aspects of counterterrorism, and an invaluable text for upper-level graduate and graduate students in various disciplines. Textbook.