| White Gold: Hydroelectric Power in Canada Contributor(s): Froschauer, Karl (Author) |
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ISBN: 0774807091 ISBN-13: 9780774807098 Publisher: University of British Columbia Press OUR PRICE: $36.05 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2000 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Construction - Electrical - Technology & Engineering | Electrical - Political Science | Public Policy - General |
| Dewey: 333 |
| LCCN: 2001430724 |
| Physical Information: 336 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: During the past fifty years, Canadians have seen many of their white-water rivers dammed or diverted to generate electricity primarily for industry and export. The rush to build dams increased utility debts, produced adverse consequences for the environment and local communities, and ultimately resulted in the layoff of 25,000 employees. White Gold looks at what went wrong with hydro development, with the predicted industrial transformation, with the timing and magnitude of projects, and with national and regional initiatives to link these major projects to a trans-Canada power grid. |