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The Renewal of Nuclear Power in Finland

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Editors:
  1. Matti Kojo

    1. Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Tampere, Finland

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  2. Tapio Litmanen

    1. Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of Jyväskylä, Finland

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Part of the book series: Energy, Climate and the Environment (ECE)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  6. Conclusions

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 219-219
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    2. The Revival of Nuclear Power in a Strong Administrative State

      • Matti Kojo
      Pages 221-251

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 252-255
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About this book

In 2002 Finnish Parliament decided to permit further construction of nuclear power after decades of long societal struggle. This book analyzes the major phases of the decision-making process. It is an excellent guide to understanding energy and climate policy in Finland and thus the main ideas behind the renewal of nuclear power in Europe.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Tampere, Finland

    Matti Kojo

  • Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of Jyväskylä, Finland

    Tapio Litmanen

About the editors

MATTI KOJO is Researcher in Political Science at the University of Tampere, Finland. Kojo has been involved with research on Finnish nuclear waste management since 1997. He is editor and co-editor of three books dealing with nuclear waste and nuclear energy policies in Finland.

TAPIO LITMANEN is Professor of Sociology at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland. His interests are in environmental sociology, social movement research, and science and technology studies. He has conducted several research projects on risk and technology issues in Finland. He has published widely on nuclear waste management.

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