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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