Policy of Discontent

The history and a comprehensive analysis of 65 years of energy policy-making, with an insider's view of the four-years that resulted in the Energy Policy Act of 1992. Placed in the context of U.S. energy policy-making since the New Deal, Stagliano presents a case study which lends a historical basis for measuring the ongoing work of the G.W. Bush Administration to craft a national energy strategy. Contents: Introduction by Paul T. Ruxin, Esq A brief history of U.S. energy policy and its makers The search for a policy consensus The economic policy council takes control Saddam Hussein lends a hand The national energy strategy emerges - Scathed Congress wants to know Epilouge.