The political economy of nuclear energy : prospects and retrospect
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The political economy of nuclear energy : prospects and retrospect
Palgrave Macmillan, c2019
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-272) and index
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Description
Using primarily Russian sources, this book explains the political and economic aspects of nuclear power. The nuclear fuel cycle is described, from the mining of natural uranium to the ultimate power generation, and to reprocessing to produce plutonium which is essential for both electricity generation and for weapons production. Historical aspects of nuclear developments in Germany, the USA, India, China and the Soviet Union are also considered and explained. The book then proceeds to argue that Russia is more powerful today in its nuclear weapons system and delivery than ever before, and that it is precisely this which has provoked President Trump to cancel the strategic nuclear weapons reduction treaty.
Table of Contents
Part I: Political Economy of Nuclear Power
1. Advantages of Nuclear Power
2. Geopolitical aspects of nuclear power
3. Economic aspects of nuclear power
4. Military aspects of nuclear energy
Part II: Retrospect of Nuclear Power Development
5. History of nuclear power development
6. Global nuclear policy development
7. Global nuclear investment environment
Part III: Prospect of Nuclear Power Development
8. Germany as a Nuclear Power
9. The USA as a Nuclear Power
10. Russia as a Nuclear Power
11. Japan as Nuclear Power
12. India as a Nuclear Power
13. China as Nuclear Power
14. The Future of Nuclear Power Development.
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