Nuclear Power outlines the history of nuclear power production in the United States and the issues that arise from the use of nuclear power in the production of energy. With solid, valuable information, it traces this issue from the past to the present. Appendixes include maps, graphs, charts, and diagrams, as well as excerpts from influential documents. A fully loaded one-volume reference, this book is ideal for anyone interested in nuclear power, including policymakers, administrators, attorneys, and advocacy groups, as well as teachers, students, parents, and the general public.