Nuclear Power in Stagnation: A Cultural Approach to Failed Expansion

This book explores the stagnation of nuclear power development around the world by examining the role of nuclear safety issues in different countries. It integrates cultural theory and regulation theory to investigate the links between cultural bias, political pressures, and increased safety requirements, resulting in higher economic costs. The findings reveal that differences in nuclear safety regulations can be understood by considering cultural contexts and changes over time.

Format: Hardback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 09 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate relationship between nuclear safety issues and the stagnation of nuclear power development worldwide. It explores the diverse safety regulations across different countries and seeks to understand the factors contributing to the differing outcomes in nuclear power programs. By examining six key countries with active nuclear power programs, including the United States, China, France, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Russia, the authors aim to unravel the complexities surrounding nuclear safety and its impact on nuclear power development.

The book employs a unique approach by integrating cultural theory and regulation theory to analyze the interplay between cultural biases and political pressures on regulatory outcomes. The authors examine how cultural norms and values shape the perception and management of nuclear risks, leading to varying safety requirements and subsequent economic costs. They discover that while nuclear safety is undoubtedly a critical factor in ensuring the safe operation of nuclear power plants, it is influenced not only by stricter safety standards but also by the inherent need to control potentially dangerous reactions.

Through their findings, the authors shed light on the differences in the strictness of nuclear safety regulations between different countries. They argue that these variations can be understood by examining the cultural contexts and historical developments that have shaped these contexts over time. The book provides valuable insights for students, scholars, and policymakers engaged in energy policy and regulation, environmental politics and policy, and environment and sustainability more broadly. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with nuclear power development, and serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to navigate the complex terrain of nuclear safety and regulation.

Weight: 432g
Dimension: 160 x 241 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138341197