Nuclear Power in Stagnation: A Cultural Approach to Failed Expansion

This book investigates the factors that have hindered the growth of nuclear power development worldwide and explores the differences in safety regulations between countries. It combines cultural theory and regulation theory to examine the impact of cultural bias on regulatory outcomes and political pressures, which have led to increased safety requirements and economic costs. The findings suggest that while nuclear safety is a crucial factor, it is influenced by the need to control potentially dangerous reactions rather than stricter safety standards. The book will be valuable to students, scholars, and policymakers interested in energy policy and regulation, environmental politics and policy, and environment and sustainability.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2022
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 underlying the global nuclear landscape.

Drawing upon cultural theory and regulation theory, the book examines the interplay between cultural biases and political pressures, which have resulted in increased safety requirements and subsequent economic costs. The authors argue that while nuclear safety is a crucial 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 analysis, the authors reveal that differences in the strictness of nuclear safety regulations between countries can be understood by examining the cultural contexts and historical changes that have shaped these regulations. They highlight the significance of cultural diversity in shaping regulatory outcomes and the importance of considering cultural nuances when developing and implementing nuclear safety policies.

This book offers valuable insights for students, scholars, and policymakers engaged in energy policy and regulation, environmental politics and policy, and environment and sustainability more broadly. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with nuclear power development and sheds light on the critical role of cultural factors in shaping regulatory outcomes. By examining the case studies of different countries, the book offers practical recommendations for promoting nuclear safety and sustainable energy development globally.

Weight: 349g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367710347