Nuclear Power in the Developing World

Nuclear Power in the Developing World (1982) examines the issue of nuclear power policies in developing countries, exploring how security and economic objectives, domestic policies, and foreign influence shape nuclear policies. It also takes into account those without active nuclear programs to better understand how such programs are born.

Format: Hardback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 06 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Nuclear Power in the Developing World, published in 1982, delves into the complex issue of nuclear power policies in developing nations. The 1970s saw a significant surge in the price of oil, leading to widespread attention being drawn to nuclear power as an alternative energy source. At the same time, certain developing countries began acquiring the technological capabilities to develop nuclear weapons programs. While the pursuit of energy should remain unhindered, the promotion of nuclear weapons should be discouraged. This tension has often resulted in confused export policies among nuclear supplier nations. The author aims to address this confusion by examining firsthand the underlying motives that shape nuclear policies in the developing world. He explores how security and economic objectives, domestic policies, and foreign influence intertwine to shape nuclear policies, enriching his analysis with examples from South American, African, and Asian experiences. This volume also considers countries without active nuclear programs to gain a deeper understanding of how such programs emerge. By adopting this approach, the book demonstrates that countries like India, Pakistan, and Argentina have distinct priorities when it comes to promoting nuclear power, compared to countries like Brazil, Taiwan, and the Philippines.

Weight: 660g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032602202