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A Personal History: Technology to Energy Strategy

A Personal History: Technology to Energy Strategy This personal history spans a half century of participation in the frontiers of applied science and engineering ranging from the nuclear weapons project of World War II, through the development of nuclear power, engineering educa­ tion, and risk analysis, to today's energy research and development. In each of these areas, this account describes some of the exciting opportunities for technology to contribute to society's welfare, as well as the difficulties and constraints imposed by our society'S institutional and political systems. The recounting of these experiences in energy research and development illustrates the importance of embracing social values, cultures, and environmental views into the technologic design of energy options. The global importance of energy in a rapidly changing and unpredictable world suggests a strategy for the future based on these experiences which emphasizes the value of applied research and development on a full spectrum of potential options. 1056-3466/9511022-00031$05.00 STARR Introduction In the past half century, I have participated in the early development of three major contributors to our energy systems: nuclear power, risk analysis, and the Electric Power Research Institute. My involvement in the energy field was the result of a career shift engendered by my World War II http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Annual Review of Environment and Resources Annual Reviews

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Annual Reviews
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Copyright 1995 Annual Reviews. All rights reserved
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1543-5938
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10.1146/annurev.eg.20.110195.000335
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This personal history spans a half century of participation in the frontiers of applied science and engineering ranging from the nuclear weapons project of World War II, through the development of nuclear power, engineering educa­ tion, and risk analysis, to today's energy research and development. In each of these areas, this account describes some of the exciting opportunities for technology to contribute to society's welfare, as well as the difficulties and constraints imposed by our society'S institutional and political systems. The recounting of these experiences in energy research and development illustrates the importance of embracing social values, cultures, and environmental views into the technologic design of energy options. The global importance of energy in a rapidly changing and unpredictable world suggests a strategy for the future based on these experiences which emphasizes the value of applied research and development on a full spectrum of potential options. 1056-3466/9511022-00031$05.00 STARR Introduction In the past half century, I have participated in the early development of three major contributors to our energy systems: nuclear power, risk analysis, and the Electric Power Research Institute. My involvement in the energy field was the result of a career shift engendered by my World War II

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Annual Review of Environment and Resources – Annual Reviews

Published: Nov 1, 1995

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