Challenges of Fissile Material Control

by David Albright, William Walker

Presents a report of research carried out at the Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) in Washington, DC. Describes current efforts to prevent misuse or migration of nuclear bomb materials, and critiques the ways in which plutonium and highly enriched uranium, the main fissile materials, are managed in both civil and military programs. Material stems from conferences held in 1996 and 1997. Lacks a subject index. Albright is a physicist and president of ISIS. O'Neill is deputy director of ISIS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

113 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1999