Costa-i-Font, Joan 
ORCID: 0000-0001-7174-7919, Rudisill, Caroline and Mossialos, Elias ORCID: 0000-0001-8664-9297
(2008)
Attitudes as an expression of knowledge and 'political anchoring': the case of nuclear power in the United Kingdom.
Risk Analysis, 28 (5).
pp. 1273-1283.
ISSN 0272-4332
Abstract
Attitudes toward the use of nuclear energy pose fundamental issues in the political debate about how to meet future energy needs. Development of new nuclear power facilities faces significant opposition both from knowledgeable individuals who display an understanding of the risks attached to various forms of power generation and those who follow strict politically based ideological dogmas. This article employs data from a 2005 Eurobarometer survey of UK citizens to examine the influence of both political preferences and knowledge in explaining support of nuclear power. Findings reveal that attitudes about nuclear power are highly politically motivated while the influence of knowledge about radioactive waste is dependent upon beliefs about the consequences of nuclear energy use. Perceptions of being informed about radioactive waste and trust in sources providing information about radioactive waste management also predict attitudes toward nuclear power generation.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Official URL: | http://www.wiley.com/bw/journal.asp?ref=0272-4332 |
| Additional Information: | © 2008 Society for Risk Analysis |
| Divisions: | Social Policy European Institute LSE Health |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Nov 2009 14:53 |
| Last Modified: | 21 Apr 2024 23:12 |
| URI: | http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/25884 |
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