Traces the history of the $210 billion power industry showcasing the key individuals, technological innovations, corporate machinations, and political battles waged over its domination.
The book shows how the interactions among the Depression, New Deal politics, the promise of electricity, and diverse ideologies with the strategic and tactical maneuvers of a policy network explain the institutionalization of the TVA.
Provides a comparison of the costs-benefits and environmental advantages/disadvantages of nuclear power and other electricity generation options in different countries.