U.S. Atomic Energy Commission

Index to the Understanding the Atom Series U.S. Atomic Energy Commission

Nuclear energy is playing a vital role in the life of every man, woman, and child in the United States today In the years ahead it will affect increasingly all the peoples of the earth It is essential that all Americans gam an understanding of this Vital force if they are to discharge thoughtfully their responsibilities as citizens and if they are to realize fully the myriad benefits that nuclear energy offers them The United States Atomic Energy Commission provides this booklet to help you achieve such understanding