Abstract
Nuclear energy is the most concentrated form of energy in use today. In the social sphere, the control of nuclear energy is no less concentrated. The two go together and any worthwhile discussion must cover both aspects.
‘Reducing the concentration of power will automatically reduce the size of corruption. This is not to say that it will eliminate corruption, only make it more visible and perhaps manageable’
Michael Zwerin
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Schumacher, D. (1985). Nuclear Energy. In: Energy: Crisis or Opportunity?. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-17797-4_5
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