The Demise Of Nuclear Energy
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The Demise Of Nuclear Energy
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Author : Joseph G. Morone
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 1989-01-01
The Demise Of Nuclear Energy written by Joseph G. Morone and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989-01-01 with Political Science categories.
Looks at the history of nuclear reactors, discusses the process of technological decision making, and examines the political reasons for nuclear power failure
Energy Or Extinction
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Author : Fred Hoyle
language : en
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Publishers
Release Date : 1979
Energy Or Extinction written by Fred Hoyle and has been published by Heinemann Educational Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Collapse Of An Industry
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Author : John L. Campbell
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2019-01-24
Collapse Of An Industry written by John L. Campbell and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-24 with Political Science categories.
The commercial nuclear power industry was flourishing in the United States in the early 1970s; fifteen years later, the enterprise had collapsed. John L. Campbell examines the history of this debacle in order to explore how state and market shape each other under modern capitalism. In Collapse of an Industry, Campbell confronts controversial issues whose implications range far beyond the specifics of the nuclear power industry: the relative merits of free and controlled markets, the reliability of industrial planning, and the appropriate role of the state in managing economic activity. Ultimately, Campbell sheds light on the central question of whether modern democracy and capitalism may be essentially incompatible. A complex, expensive, and potentially very dangerous technology, nuclear energy requires careful long-range planning to sustain commercial success. Campbell's narrative account shows how political and economic institutions unique to the United States made the nuclear energy industry particularly vulnerable to a series of policy failures that undermined that planning. Drawing on industry histories and trade publications, government documents and personal interviews, he considers four key areas central to the collapse of the sector: competition and the failure to standardize equipment; growing public concern over reactor safety and the disposal of radioactive waste; the industry's financial crisis; and the complex politics of regulation. Campbell argues that the democratic institutions of the contemporary United States will not support the predictable conditions needed for accumulation in so capital-intensive and potentially hazardous a sector as commercial nuclear power. He emphasizes the importance of institutional forms to the making of public policy by contrasting the industry's demise in the United States with its modest successes in Western Europe, demonstrating how variations in important governmental and private institutions affected the general health of the industry in France, Sweden, and West Germany. A theoretically informed analysis free of the usual polemics about nuclear power, Collapse of an Industry merits the close attention of anyone concerned with the future of the commercial nuclear power industry.
Terrestrial Energy
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Author : William Tucker
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Terrestrial Energy written by William Tucker and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Nuclear energy categories.
Argues the claims of nuclear energy as a clean, reliable and safe form of power.
Power To Save The World
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Author : Gwyneth Cravens
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2010-12-01
Power To Save The World written by Gwyneth Cravens and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.
An informed look at the myths and fears surrounding nuclear energy, and a practical, politically realistic solution to global warming and our energy needs. Faced by the world's oil shortages and curious about alternative energy sources, Gwyneth Cravens skeptically sets out to find the truth about nuclear energy. Her conclusion: it is a totally viable and practical solution to global warming. In the end, we see that if we are to care for subsequent generations, embracing nuclear energy is an ethical imperative.
The Fall And Rise Of Nuclear Power In Britain
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Author : Simon Taylor
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2016-03-02
The Fall And Rise Of Nuclear Power In Britain written by Simon Taylor and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-02 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The story of the rise, fall and second ascendancy of nuclear power in the United Kingdom. Britain was a pioneer in civil nuclear power and there were once high hopes in the 1950s that this could be a source of cheap electricity and a valuable export opportunity. In The Fall and Rise of Nuclear Power in Britain, Simon Taylor examines why these hopes were never realised, and how we have come to see a new rise in nuclear power in recent years. He traces the UK's nuclear energy history, from the optimism of the 1950s, through the disillusionment of the 1980s, to a new role for nuclear in the 21st century. The construction of Britain's first new nuclear power station in 20 years, Hinkley Point C, marks a major change of policy. Throughout this book, Taylor provides a comprehensive overview of energy policy, economics, politics and changing environmental priorities, keying into debates about the generation and sustainability of this controversial energy source. Will this new nuclear energy turn out to be a heroic story of UK leadership on a matter of global importance, or will it prove a hugely costly folly, as with British nuclear power in the past?
Nuclear Energy Now
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Author : Alan M. Herbst
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2007-06-15
Nuclear Energy Now written by Alan M. Herbst and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-06-15 with Business & Economics categories.
A timely and thought-provoking solution to the world's energy shortfall The dramatic increases in oil and natural gas prices, the finite supply of fossil fuels, and concerns over emissions and global warming are forcing us to consider alternatives. In this measured and knowledgeable book, energy experts Alan Herbst and George Hopley argue that the time has come for the U.S. to revitalize its nuclear generation assets in order to successfully meet growing domestic electricity requirements and lessen our dependence on foreign sources of energy. Nuclear Energy Now provides an informed look at the benefits and drawbacks associated with this controversial alternative to traditional energy sources. It opens with a brief overview of commercial nuclear development in the U.S. during the past half-century and moves on to discuss what the future may hold if new initiatives-supported by the Energy Policy Act of 2005-gain traction. Along the way, readers will find informed insights into why the need for nuclear power has become so critical and how we can safely add capacity in the coming years. Exploring all of the issues related to developing America's nuclear energy capabilities safely and cost-effectively, Nuclear Energy Now is a must-read for anyone concerned about our oil dependency, the environment, and future of the nation.
Privatisation And Financial Collapse In The Nuclear Industry
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Author : Simon Taylor
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2007-07-05
Privatisation And Financial Collapse In The Nuclear Industry written by Simon Taylor and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-07-05 with Business & Economics categories.
A timely contribution and incisive analysis, this is the story of the British experiment in privatizing the nuclear power industry and its subsequent financial collapse. It tells how the UK's pioneering role in nuclear power led to bad technology choices, a badly flawed restructuring of the electricity industry and the end of government support for nuclear power. In this volume Simon Taylor has combined interviews with former executives, regulators and analysts with his own unique insight into the nuclear industry to provide an analysis of the origins of the crisis and the financial and corporate strategies used by British Energy plc. Arguing that the stock market was a major factor in the company's collapse by misunderstanding its finances, over-valuing the shares and giving wrong signals to management and that the government policy of trying to put all responsibility for nuclear liabilities in the hands of the private sector was neither credible nor realistic. The book concludes that failure was not inevitable but resulted from a mixture of internal and external causes that casts doubt on the policy of combining a wholly nuclear generator with liberalized power markets. This book will be of great interest to students engaged with the history of nuclear power in the UK, privatization, regulation and financial and corporate strategy, as well as experts, policy makers and strategists in the field.
Atom S Eve
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Author : Mark Reader
language : en
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Release Date : 1980
Atom S Eve written by Mark Reader and has been published by McGraw-Hill Companies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The Nuclear Imperative
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Author : Jeff W. Eerkens
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2008-09-30
The Nuclear Imperative written by Jeff W. Eerkens and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-30 with Technology & Engineering categories.
In this global wake-up call, nuclear physicist Jeff Eerkens explores remedies for the impending energy crisis, when oil and natural gas are depleted. The Nuclear Imperative demonstrates that solar, wind, and biomass power are incapable of supplying the enormous quantities of electricity and heat needed for manufacturing portable synthetic fuels to replace our current use of fossil fuels. It offers a fresh look at uranium-produced energy as the optimal affordable solution.