TITLE

The Nuclear Power Bargain

AUTHOR(S)
Taylor, John J.
PUB. DATE
March 2004
SOURCE
Issues in Science & Technology;Spring2004, Vol. 20 Issue 3, p41
SOURCE TYPE
Academic Journal
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Discusses the implications of the proliferation of nuclear power industry for international security. List of countries relying on nuclear power; Advantages of nuclear power operations; Opposition to the proliferation of nuclear power plants; Outlook on the deployment of nuclear power plants.
ACCESSION #
12875888

Tags: NUCLEAR energy;  NUCLEAR industry;  NUCLEAR power plants;  DEPLOYMENT (Strategy);  NUCLEAR nonproliferation

 

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