{"product_id":"elements-of-nuclear-reactor-theory-glasstone-edlund-1957-atomic-energy-hc-dj-1","title":"Elements of Nuclear Reactor Theory Glasstone Edlund 1957 Atomic Energy HC DJ","description":"Nuclear Engineering, Atomic Science \u0026amp; Cold War History\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Elements of Nuclear Reactor Theory by Samuel Glasstone and Milton C. Edlund, published by D. Van Nostrand Company under contract with the United States Atomic Energy Commission. This is the February 1957 sixth printing of the landmark 1952 work, retaining its scarce original Atomic Energy Commission dust jacket.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeveloped using information and facilities associated with the Oak Ridge School of Reactor Technology, this influential 416-page work was among the earliest comprehensive treatments of nuclear reactor theory. It provides detailed mathematical coverage of neutron behavior, nuclear chain reactions, criticality, diffusion, slowing-down processes, reactor kinetics, and methods for calculating chain-reacting systems. Forewords are provided by Atomic Energy Commission chairman Gordon Dean and Oak Ridge National Laboratory research director Alvin M. Weinberg. The Gordon Dean signature shown is printed as part of the foreword.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn outstanding atomic-age reference for nuclear engineers, physicists, historians, universities, and collectors of Cold War, Oak Ridge, Atomic Energy Commission, and early nuclear-power material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hardcover remains in good vintage condition with a solid binding and clean, readable pages. Previous ownership notation and dated institutional stamps appear inside. The original dust jacket is present and shows substantial age-related wear, including edge chipping, tears, paper loss, and older tape repairs, but its survival adds important historical and display value. Please review the photographs for the exact copy and condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKU G-3","brand":"Second Chapter Book Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67706428195064,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/1025\/7912\/files\/97183dba-393c-4c24-8ea5-aed03427ac37_d448e61b-0d2e-4e91-8b42-c81208687efa.jpg?v=1792229861","url":"https:\/\/secondchapterbookco.com\/products\/elements-of-nuclear-reactor-theory-glasstone-edlund-1957-atomic-energy-hc-dj-1","provider":"Second Chapter Book Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}