Physics of Societal Issues by David Hafemeister
This book offers tools to analyze complex societal issues using insights gained from informed estimates and calculations. It demonstrates the transition from physics to laws and treaties focusing on such issues as national security, environment, and energy.David Hafemeister is Professor Emeritus of Physics at California Polytechnic State University, and Science Affiliate at the Center For International Security and Cooperation, Stanford University. He has also had an impressive career in Washington, D.C., as a Professional Staff Member:
Senate Committees on Foreign Relations and Governmental Affairs (1990-93 on arms control treaties at the end of the Cold War)
Science Advisor to Senator John Glenn (19775-77)
Special Assistant to Under Secretary of State Benson and Deputy Under-Secretary Nye (1977-78)
Visiting Scientist in the State Department’s Office of Nuclear Proliferation Policy (1979)
Office of Strategic Nuclear Policy (1987)
Study Director at the National Academy of Sciences (2000-02)
He has edited nine books, published more than 140 articles, and was awarded the APS Szilard award in 1996.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781493950287 |
| ISBN 10 | 1493950282 |
| Title | Physics of Societal Issues |
| Author | David Hafemeister |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Springer-Verlag New York Inc. |
| Year published | 2016-09-17 |
| Number of pages | 668 |
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