Political Electricity by Terence Price
The nuclear debate, focusing on the emotive issues of cost, radiation, reactor safety, and waste disposal, is fiercely argued, and as the opinions of the pro-and anti-lobbies are so diametrically opposed, there seems little hope of a compromise, let alone a solution. Beginning with a history of the nuclear industry world-wide, Political Electricity provides an analysis of current public attitudes, and reveals a striking disparity between the popular negative image and the realities of nuclear power's achievements. The book concludes with a survey of energy alternatives, and examines the likely future role of nuclear power in the light of the world's rapidly growing population, and the implications of the greenhouse effect.