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Shell, Greenpeace and the Brent Spar

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  • © 2001

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  1. Grant Jordan

    1. University of Aberdeen, UK

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Introduction: the Brent Spar Background

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    Pages 1-25

  3. Three Styles of Decision-making: Electoral Resolution, Group Conflict, Group/Governmental Consultation

    • Grant Jordan
    Pages 26-74

  4. De-commissioning Decisions: Unsuccessful Consultation?

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    Pages 75-105

  5. The Battle to Define the Problem

    • Grant Jordan
    Pages 106-144

  6. Direct Action and Indirect Consequences

    • Grant Jordan
    Pages 145-190

  7. Science and Decision-making: Let the Experts Decide?

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    Pages 191-229

  8. The Spar and OSPAR: Linking the Decisions

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    Pages 230-275

  9. General Conclusions

    • Grant Jordan
    Pages 276-347

  10. The Implications for Democracy: Single Issue Politics versus Corporate Power

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    Pages 348-374

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 375-381
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The decision by multinational Shell not to dispose of the Brent Spar oil facility in the North Atlantic was taken after several occupations of the structure by Greenpeace, and as a result of large scale pro-Greenpeace protest in the UK, Germany and other continental countries. This case is often cited as showing the power of single issue pressure groups and is presented as leading to a pivotal reconsideration by big business of the importance of environmental dimensions. However, detailed research proves that Shell changed its mind on the Brent Spar issue because of the corporate structure of the company which meant that some parts were reluctant to bear the bad publicity. Using this case study, Grant Jordan considers the role of scientific advice in shaping governmental decisions on matters such as BSE, GM foods, global warming - and the consequences of a divided scientific view. He looks at the use of the media by groups and companies attempting to control the political agenda.

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"Jordan has written an excellent case study of Brent Spar that should be of particular appeal to political scientists." - Journal of Energy Literature

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Aberdeen, UK

    Grant Jordan

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GRANT JORDAN is Professor of Politics at the University of Aberdeen. He has published widely on public policy making and interest groups. Prior work includes Governing Under Pressure, Government and Pressure Groups in Britain, (both with Jeremy Richardson), Engineers and Professional Self-Regulation, The British Administrative System, and The Protest Business? (with William Maloney).

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