Society and Nuclear Energy
Subtitle: Towards a Better Understanding
By: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and Nuclear Energy Agency
Contributors: Nuclear Energy Agency
Series: Nuclear development; Nuclear Development
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Paris
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource]:
Number of pages: 124
ISBN-13: 9789264184947
Subjects: Nuclear energy
Description: While signs of a possible nuclear energy renaissance are visible worldwide, it is highly important to understand better the views of civil society on nuclear technologies, how their risks are perceived, and how to establish effective communication between all stakeholders aiming at enhancing consensus building prior to decision making. This report is based upon an in-depth analysis of research work and published literature on risk perception and communication, public participation in policy and decision making and the evolution of public opinion on nuclear energy. It will be of interest to policy makers, governmental agencies and industry. Additionally, members of civil society and various stakeholders eager to learn more about social issues related to the development of nuclear energy will find relevant information in this report.
Table of contents: title: Foreword; title: 1. Introduction; title: 2. Evolution of society and energy; title: 3. Risk perception and communication; title: 4. Public involvement in nuclear decision making; title: 5. Developments in decision-making research; title: 6. Review of public opinion surveys in some member countries; title: 7. Preliminary findings and recommendations