NEW - Discussions of new reactor types including the AP600, ABWR, and SBWR as well as an extensive section on non-US design reactors. Provides students with the latest in the technology of the industry. Ex.___ NEW - The authors have added a discussion on the nuclear Navy and its impact on the development of nuclear energy. Enables a clearer understanding of the importance and use of nuclear power. Ex.___ NEW - Basic nuclear theory chapters include additional discussions on binding energy and such topics as the semi-empirical mass formula and elementary quantum mechanics. Increases understanding of the origin of nuclear energy. Ex.___ NEW - Changes in reactor theory sections include a more complete discussion of solutions to the diffusion equation and a more general derivation of the point kinetics equation. Enables students to comprehend the theory. Ex.___ NEW - Chapter on radiation effects updated to include the latest standards—Both SI and conventional units are discussed and used in examples and problems in this chapter. Prepares students for international interactions. Ex.___ NEW - Topics in reactor safety now include a complete discussion of the Chernobyl accident and an updated section on TMI and the use of computer codes in safety analysis. Helps readers to appreciate the inherent safety of nuclear energy and need for safety consciousness. Ex.___