Fossil and nuclear energy Books

New and Published Books

1. Nuclear Power, Economic Development Discourse and the Environment

   The Case of India

   By Manu Mathai

   Series: Routledge Explorations in Environmental Studies

   Nuclear power is often characterized as a "green technology." Technologies are rarely, if ever, socially isolated artefacts. Instead, they materially represent an embodiment of values and priorities. Nuclear power is no different. It is a product of a particular political economy and the question...

   Published January 7th 2013 by Routledge
2. Petroleum Conservation in the United States

   An Economic Analysis

   By Stephen Macdonald

   Series: RFF Energy Policy Set

   The author develops an economic framework for analyzing state regulation of oil and gas and concludes that existing regulations fall short of assuring optimum well spacing, production rates, use of associated gas, and exploration. Originally published in 1971....

   Published January 18th 2011 by RFF Press
3. The Leasing of Federal Lands for Fossil Fuels Production

   By Stephen Macdonald

   Series: RFF Energy Policy Set

   Stephen McDonald offers a basic understanding of the goals and practices by which the federal government leases its fossil fuel resources and how these practices affect the economy. Originally published in 1979...

   Published January 18th 2011 by RFF Press
4. Foreign Investment in the Petroleum and Mineral Industries

   Case Studies of Investor-Host Country Relations

   By Raymond F. Mikesell

   Series: RFF Global Environment and Development Set

   Raymond F. Mikesell deals with sources of conflict between private foreign investors and the governments of developing countries. He concludes that government ownership and control will expand and that foreign investors are most likely to become sellers of their special services rather than remain...

   Published January 18th 2011 by RFF Press
5. Unitization of Oil and Gas Fields in Texas

   A Study of Legislative, Administrative, and Judicial Policies

   By Jacqueline Lang Weaver

   Series: RFF Energy Policy Set

   By 1985, every oil and gas-producing state but Texas had passed a 'unitization' statute requiring cooperation among the various owners of oil and gas reserves. Using interviews, legislative transcripts, and statistical data, Jacqualine Lang Weaver attempts to explain why Texas failed to enact such...

   Published January 18th 2011 by RFF Press
6. Limiting Oil Imports

   An Economic History and Analysis

   By Douglas R. Bohi, Milton Russell

   Series: RFF Energy Policy Set

   Originally published in 1978...

   Published January 18th 2011 by RFF Press
7. Energy, Economic Growth, and the Environment

   By Sam H. Schurr

   Series: RFF Energy Policy Set

   Authors with widely different perspectives consider two important social objectives: assuring future energy supplies and protecting the natural environment. Contributors include Kenneth Boulding, Glenn Seaborg, and Barry Commoner. Particularly useful to students and interested non-specialists....

   Published January 18th 2011 by RFF Press
8. Economic Aspects of Oil Conservation Regulation

   By Wallace F. Lovejoy, Paul T. Homan

   Series: RFF Energy Policy Set

   This book traces the history and implementation of regulation programs for state crude oil production. Originally published in 1967...

   Published January 18th 2011 by RFF Press
9. Winning the Oil Endgame

   Innovation for Profit, Jobs and Security

   By Amory B. Lovins, E. Kyle Datta, Odd-Even Bustness, Jonathan G. Koomey, Nathan J. Glasgow

   Enough about the oil problem. Here?s the solution. Over a few decades, starting now, a vibrant US economy (then others) can completely phase out oil. This will save a net $70 billion a year, revitalize key industries and rural America, create a million jobs, and enhance security. Here?s the...

   Published December 31st 2004 by Routledge
10. The Swedish Nuclear Dilemma

    Energy and the Environment

    By William D. Nordhaus

    Renowned economist William Nordhaus has developed many innovative approaches for analyzing complex environmental questions. He applies them to the possible phaseout of nuclear power in Sweden in The Swedish Nuclear Dilemma: Energy and the Environment. While making a major contribution to that...

    Published June 16th 1997 by RFF Press