This book challenges conventional thinking about the role of civil nuclear power in a rapidly changing energy context where new energy carriers are penetrating markets around the world. It provides a balanced and holistic view of nuclear power for both an expert and non-expert audience.

Chris Anastasi is an expert on energy and the related issue of Climate Change and a published author. He has led teams in both major international energy companies and academia, working across the energy spectrum in the UK and in countries in different parts of the world.

Part 1: Can Civil Nuclear Power be a 'Disruptive' Technology in the 21st Century? 1. A Changing Context for Civil Nuclear Power 2. Strengths of the Nuclear Option 3. Weaknesses of the Nuclear Option 4. The Importance of Nuclear Safety Culture 5. An Energy Transition in the 21st Century Part 2: Will Civil Nuclear Power be a 'Disruptive' Technology in the 21st Century? 6. Nuclear Power in a Global Context 7. Developments in Selected Countries 8. Potential Role of Nuclear at a Country Level 9. Nuclear Power in the 21st Century