Gonzalez, George A., 1969-

Energy and empire the politics of nuclear and solar power in the United States / George A. Gonzalez. - Albany : State University of New York Press, (c)2012. - 1 online resource (168 pages)

Includes bibliographies and index.

The politics of nuclear and solar energy -- The political economy of U.S. energy policy -- U.S. economic elites, nuclear power, and solar energy -- Urban sprawl as economic stimulus -- Global oil politics -- Energy politics and urban sprawl -- Conclusion: urban sprawl, energy, and the failure of empire.



9781438442969


Energy policy--United States.
Environmental policy--United States.
Nuclear energy--Government policy--United States.
Solar energy--Government policy--United States.


Electronic Books.

HD9502 / .E547 2012