Originally published in 1983. This extremely informative account will appeal to readers with interest in energy, science, technology and Third World developments, and in nuclear proliferation in the Third World.

Introduction Part 1: Essentials of Nuclear Power 1. Technical Considerations 2. Historical Considerations Part 2: Energy and Electricity in India 3. Energy Consumption 4. Energy Resources 5. Electricity Supply Industry Part 3: A History of India's Nuclear Power Programme 6. The Rationale 7. Power Reactors 8. Uranium Mining and Exploration 9. Fuel Fabrication 10. Heavy Water Plants 11. Reprocessing Plants 12. Other Aspects of the Programme 13. India's Nuclear Explosion of 1974 Part 4: Assessment of India's Nuclear Power Programme 14. Rate of Growth Capacity 15. Financial Expenditures 16. Reactor Performance 17. Economics of Nuclear Power vs Conventional Power Part 5: Future Possibilities and Alternative Options 18. The Future for Nuclear Power 19. Alternatives to Nuclear Power Part 6: Conclusions 20. India 21. Comparison with Other Third World Programmes 22. Prospects for the Third World 23. Nuclear Power in the Third World: A Survey