Site fights : divisive facilities and civil society in Japan and the West

Site fights : divisive facilities and civil society in Japan and the West /

One of the most vexing problems for governments is building controversial facilities that serve the needs of all citizens but have adverse consequences for host communities. Policymakers must decide not only where to locate often unwanted projects but also what methods to use when interacting with o...

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Main Author: Aldrich, Daniel P.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Ithaca : Cornell University Press, 2008
Subjects:
Industrial location > Japan.
Industrial location > France.
Industrial policy > Japan.
Industrial policy > France.
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Picking sites
  • A logic of tool choice
  • Occasional turbulence : airport siting in Japan and France
  • Dam the rivers : siting water projects in Japan and France
  • Trying to change hearts and minds : Japanese nuclear power plant siting
  • David versus Goliath : French nuclear power plant siting.

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