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    Hostages of Each Other: The Transformation of Nuclear Safety since Three Mile Island
    Hostages of Each Other: The Transformation of Nuclear Safety since Three Mile Island
    Hostages of Each Other: The Transformation of Nuclear Safety since Three Mile Island
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    Hostages of Each Other: The Transformation of Nuclear Safety since Three Mile Island

    By Joseph V. Rees

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    Rees offers the first in-depth account of the extraordinary transformation in the safety standards, operations, and management of the nation's nuclear facilities spurred by the accident at Three Mile Island. Detailing the surprising success of self-regulation within the nuclear industry, his book reveals the possibilities for effective communitarian action.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherUniversity of Chicago Press
    Release dateAug 3, 2009
    ISBN9780226706894
    Hostages of Each Other: The Transformation of Nuclear Safety since Three Mile Island

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      At present, generating electricity by nuclear power is an extremely competitive business. Despite this, many utilities generously support the exchange of information and personnel. - sort of like open source, only different.This book is an interesting read for outsiders and a good history review for insiders.

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