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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Karl FroschauerPublisher: University of British Columbia Press Imprint: University of British Columbia Press Weight: 0.500kg ISBN: 9780774807098ISBN 10: 0774807091 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 10 May 2000 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1 Introduction: Federal and Provincial Power 2 Avoiding National Power 3 Niagara Power Repatriation (Ontario) 4 Power from the North and Neighbour: Distinct Interconnections (Quebec) 5 The Churchill Power Trap (Newfoundland) 6 Nelson River Power (Manitoba) 7 Peace, Pulp, and Power Hunger (BC) 8 Conclusion: Review and Resistance Appendixes Glossary ReferencesReviewsFroschauer has produced a very succinct and insightful book on Canadian hydro-electricity development. His critical stance on many of the issues and repercussions of mega-project development is properly researched and well presented. The book also contains useful appendixes and a comprehensive bibliography. -- Richard G. Kuhn CBRA 5043 A much needed historical account of hydroelectric development in Canada ... an extremely useful and timely book. It is very well researched, the argument is focused, and the writing style is accessible ... an excellent reference for those seeking background on contemporary utility restructuring and de(re)-regulation in Canada. -- W. Scott Prudham Canadian Geographer A detailed look at the electric power systems in Canada. -- L.J. Bohmann Choice A much needed historical account of hydroelectric development in Canada ... an extremely useful and timely book. It is very well researched, the argument is focused, and the writing style is accessible ... an excellent reference for those seeking background on contemporary utility restructuring and de(re)-regulation in Canada. -- W. Scott Prudham Canadian Geographer A detailed look at the electric power systems in Canada. -- L.J. Bohmann Choice Froschauer has produced a very succinct and insightful book on Canadian hydro-electricity development. His critical stance on many of the issues and repercussions of mega-project development is properly researched and well presented. The book also contains useful appendixes and a comprehensive bibliography. -- Richard G. Kuhn CBRA 5043 Author InformationKarl Froschauer teaches in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Simon Fraser University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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