ABSTRACT

In early 1982, the Washington Public Power Supply System (WPPSS) terminated two nuclear projects, triggering an episode of mass ratepayer insurgency throughout the state. In this survey of the crisis, Dr. Sugai analyzes the political and economic conditions that precipitated the protest and examines citizen opposition to the WPPSS nuclear venture b

chapter 1|20 pages

The Case of Mass Insurgency

chapter 2|113 pages

The WPPSS Crisis

chapter 4|78 pages

The Ratepayers’ Revolt

chapter 7|8 pages

Conclusion