The Politics of Energy Research and DevelopmentJohn Byrne, Daniel Rich Transaction Publishers, 1 ian. 1986 - 181 pagini The Politics of Energy Research and Development examines and evaluates U.S. research and development policies to promote nuclear, solar, conservation, and other technology options. This volume is the third in the series "Energy Policy Studies, "which explores fundamental, long-term social, political, and economic dimensions of energy technology, resources, and use. Contributions represent a wide range of theoretical and policy perspectives, including sociology, economics, political science, urban and regional studies, environmental analysis, and history and philosophy of technology. Contents: Richard L. Ottinger, "Introduction: The Tragedy of U.S. Energy R&D Policy"; Amor DEGREES B. Lovins, "The Origins of the Nuclear Power Fiasco"; Richard T. Sylves, "Nuclear Exotica: Peaceful Use of Nuclear Explosives"; Eugene Frankel, "Technology, Politics and Ideology: The Vicissitudes of Federal Solar Energy Policy, 1974-1983"; Maxine Savitz, "The Federal Role in Conservation Research and Development"; J. David Roessner, "Commercialization Issues in Energy Technology Policy"; John Byrne and Daniel Rich, "In Search of the Abundant Energy Machine"; and Grant P. Thompson, "Energy Policy in the Interim: Waiting for the Next Shoe to Drop." |
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... Energy Conservation and Power Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee , U.S. House of Representatives , for his considerable assistance in the preparation of this book . His com- ments , criticisms and suggestions during the ...
... Energy Policy , 1974-1983 Eugene Frankel The Federal Role in Conservation Research and Development Commercialization Issues in Energy Technology Policy Maxine Savitz J. David Roessner In Search of the Abundant Energy Machine John Byrne ...
... conservation and renewable energy resources , the most economical and urgently needed options , were promoted R & D was heavily tilted to central station electric generation in the face of national priorities calling for technological ...
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The Origins of the Nuclear Power Fiasco | 7 |
Peaceful Use of Nuclear Explosives | 35 |
The Vicissitudes of Federal Solar Energy Policy 19741983 | 61 |
The Federal Role in Conservation Research and Development | 89 |
Commercialization Issues In Energy Technology Policy | 119 |
In Search of the Abundant Energy Machine | 141 |
Waiting for the Next Shoe to Drop | 161 |
Contributors | 179 |