Decentralizing Energy Decisions

The Rebirth of Community Power
1. Auflage 2019
ISBN: 978-0-367-01713-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)

Buch, Englisch, 152 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 376 g

Decision making about energy has come to epitomize a larger struggle taking place in U.S. society--a struggle for control over individual destiny, economic resources, and the shaping of society itself. A host of ideologies has been spawned, new federalism and new populism among them. Many activist groups argue that making decisions about resources can be a first step in helping people gain control of their lives. Focusing on the issues surrounding the control of energy and discussing the limitations and advantages of dealing with the energy problem at the local level, the author examines the proposition that granting control over decision making to cities, states, or regions rather than to the federal government can positively affect public confidence, as well as result in more efficient energy planning. Mr. Cose discusses the various interpretations of decentralization; the relationship between decentralization and small-scale technologies; the overlapping and opposing interests of governments, consumers, and corporations; and the extent to which local governments and political structures are prepared to deal with an issue that is traditionally outside of their sphere. The author supports his analysis by looking at specific municipal governments and their attempts, successes, and failures to respond to the energy crisis. He also analyzes the particular problems of community projects. Throughout the book he comments on the effect that Reagan administration policies have had on decision making about energy at all levels of government nationwide.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cose, Ellis

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Westview Replica Editions -- Introduction: Losing Control -- The New Reality -- Energy Actions -- Cities and Crises -- Redistributing Responsibility -- National Welfare -- Private Interests -- Cities, States, and Conflict -- Empowering Communities -- Beyond Beginnings

Über Autor(innen)

Previously a journalist with the Chicago Sun Times, the Detroit Free Press, and USA Today, Mr. Cose holds an M.A. in science, technology., and public policy from George Washington University and is currently president of the Institute for Journalism Education at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of Energy and the Urban Crisis and the editor of Energy and Equity: Some Social Concerns.