The Bedrock Of Opinion, Vol. 32 Book

Sundqvist (science and technology studies, Göteborg U., Sweden) provides a study of the highly controversial decisions about how and where to dispose of nuclear waste in Sweden, and develops a theoretical perspective for explaining the siting process. Topics include the relationship between science and policy, and constructivist perspectives; pre-history of Sweden's nuclear waste; changing definitions of waste; the role of geologists; and the construction of controversies and consensus. Sundqvist has worked as a social scientist at the Swedish National Board for Spent Nuclear Fuel. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR