Nuclear Waste Politics

Nuclear Waste Politics An Incrementalist Perspective - Routledge Studies in Waste Management and Policy

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Publisher's Synopsis

The question of what to do with radioactive waste has dogged political administrations of nuclear-powered electricity-producing nations since the inception of the technology in the 1950s. As the issue rises to the forefront of current energy and environmental policy debates, a critical policy analysis of radioactive waste management in the UK provides important insights for the future.

Nuclear Waste Politics sets out a detailed historical and social scientific analysis of radioactive waste management and disposal in the UK from the 1950s up to the present day; drawing international comparisons with Sweden, Finland, Canada and the US. A theoretical framework is presented for analysing nuclear politics: blending literatures on technology policy, environmental ethics and the geography and politics of scale. The book proffers a new theory of "ethical incrementalism" and practical policy suggestions to facilitate a fair and efficient siting process for radioactive waste management facilities. The book argues that a move away from centralised, high capital investment national siting towards a regional approach using deep borehole disposal, could resolve many of the problems that the high stakes, inflexible "megaproject" approach has caused across the world.

This book is an important resource for academics and researchers in the areas of environmental management, energy policy, and science and technology studies.

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Book information

ISBN: 9781138785281
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
DEWEY: 363.72890941
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 260
Weight: 532g
Height: 241mm
Width: 160mm
Spine width: 22mm