{"product_id":"nuclear-waste-politics-an-incrementalist-perspective-9781138785281","title":"Nuclear Waste Politics: An Incrementalist Perspective","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Matthew Cotton\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • Subject: Earth-Science\/Environment\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Development - Sustainable Development\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe question of what to do with radioactive waste has dogged political administrations of nuclear-powered electricity-producing nations since the inception of the technology in the 1950s. As the issue rises to the forefront of current energy and environmental policy debates, a critical policy analysis of radioactive waste management in the UK provides important insights for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuclear Waste Politics sets out a detailed historical and social scientific analysis of radioactive waste management and disposal in the UK from the 1950s up to the present day; drawing international comparisons with Sweden, Finland, Canada and the US. A theoretical framework is presented for analysing nuclear politics: blending literatures on technology policy, environmental ethics and the geography and politics of scale. The book proffers a new theory of \"ethical incrementalism\" and practical policy suggestions to facilitate a fair and efficient siting process for radioactive waste management facilities. The book argues that a move away from centralised, high capital investment national siting towards a regional approach using deep borehole disposal, could resolve many of the problems that the high stakes, inflexible \"megaproject\" approach has caused across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is an important resource for academics and researchers in the areas of environmental management, energy policy, and science and technology studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45238252601495,"sku":"9781138785281","price":14551.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781138785281.webp?v=1769219151","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/nuclear-waste-politics-an-incrementalist-perspective-9781138785281","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}