The International Politics of Nuclear Waste

by Andrew Blowers, David Lowry, Barry D. Solomon

Overview

Looking at the politics of nuclear waste, this book examines the subject from an international standpoint. Other works by the author Andrew Blowers include "The Limits of Power" and "Something in the Air", and he has been co-editor on books such as "Nuclear Power in Crisis".

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780333493649
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	04/01/1991
Edition description:	1991
Pages:	362
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

An Achilles Heel; from scientific serendipity to scientific problem; the battle of the dumps - part 1, the causes of the conflict; the battle of the dumps - part 2, the causes of the conflict; the United States - in search of the nuclear oasis; nuclear waste in Western Europe; the way forward.

Editorial Reviews

Based on original source material, participation in events, and visits to nuclear power communities in several countries, discusses the problem of nuclear waste, and the approaches to it by the industry, the public, and governments. Also suggests a direction for ameliorating the problem until its obvious solution comes about. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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