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Low Carbon Politics : A Cultural Approach Focusing on Low Carbon Electricity.

Toke, David.

Low Carbon Politics : A Cultural Approach Focusing on Low Carbon Electricity. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (160 pages) - Routledge Studies in Energy Policy Series . - Routledge Studies in Energy Policy Series .

Intro -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright page -- Table of Contents -- List of figures -- List of tables -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Setting out cultural theory -- 3 Culture, ecology and energy -- 4 Science, climate politics and cultural bias -- 5 The importance of egalitarianism -- 6 The USA -- 7 The UK -- 8 China -- 9 South Africa -- 10 Conclusion -- Interviews quoted in this book -- Index.

This book uses cultural theory to demonstrate how policy preferences and action in support of renewable energy and nuclear power are heavily influenced by cultural factors. This book will be of great relevance to students, academics and policymakers with an interest in energy policy, low carbon politics and climate change.

9781315523354


Renewable energy sources.


Electronic books.

HD9502.5.C542 .T654 2018

333.794

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