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OverviewThis book examines the role played by civil nuclear energy in Britain’s relationship with Europe between the end of the Second World War and London’s first application to join the European Communities. Tracing the development of the British nuclear programme as it emerged as a global leader in constructing the world’s first atomic power stations, it analyses how the threat of energy shortages throughout the 1950s presented ministers with a golden opportunity to utilise nuclear cooperation as an instrument to influence the political shape of Europe. Importantly, this book will show how this chance was missed by ministers due to a combination of disorganization and diplomatic pressure, as well as a perennial lack of domestic resources. In so doing, this book joins the long-disconnected historiographies of European integration and nuclear energy to offer a new perspective on both scholarly fields. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Martin TheakerPublisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018 Dimensions: Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9783030088873ISBN 10: 3030088871 Pages: 297 Publication Date: 30 January 2019 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1: Introduction.- .- 2: Britain and the Limits of Atomic Independence, 1945-53.- 3: Britain and ‘Atoms for Peace’, 1953-55.- 4: Finding a Buyer: Atomic Exports, 1953-57.- 5: Diverging Paths: Euratom and the OEEC, 1955-58.- 6: Britain, the United States and Euratom, 1958-60.- 7: Atomic Energy, the Cold War and the EEC, 1960-62.- 8: Conclusion.ReviewsAuthor InformationMartin Theaker studied at the University of Birmingham, UK, before obtaining his PhD in History from Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge, UK, in 2016. He has authored several articles on Britain’s nuclear history and now works in industry in the UK. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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