Author Description
This new volume is an exploration of the political and policy issues that have influenced the development of nuclear power. In addition to a history of the nuclear industry, the main areas of current controversy are examined. These include economics, nuclear proliferation, radiation, reactor safety, and the disposal of nuclear waste. This wide-ranging and authoritative analysis reveals striking disparities between the negative perceptions generally held by the public, and the actual achievements of the nuclear industry. Alternative sources of energy, and the future role of nuclear power in light of the greenhouse effect and population growth are also surveyed.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the complex intersection of political policy, public perception, and the technical realities governing the global future of nuclear energy. Terence Price utilizes his background in the energy sector to synthesize historical industry data with contemporary policy debates. The text argues that a significant disconnect exists between the actual safety and performance records of nuclear power and the prevailing public skepticism surrounding the technology.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical development of the global nuclear power industry
- Economic analysis of nuclear energy production
- Examination of nuclear proliferation and waste disposal protocols
- Comparative assessment of alternative energy sources
- Impact of population growth and the greenhouse effect on energy demand
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a technical manual for reactor engineering
- Does not offer a definitive political roadmap for specific national energy policies
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a comprehensive overview of the socio-political landscape of nuclear energy. Readers frequently note the balanced approach the author takes when addressing controversial topics like radiation safety and waste management.
Page Count:
432
Publication Date:
1990-12-13
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019217780X
ISBN-13:
9780192177803
Non-Fiction
Energy policy
Technology
Nuclear Industry
Nuclear Power