<i>‘Benjamin Sovacool and Christopher Jon Cooper have produced an astonishing and well-written book, based on extensive original research in twelve countries. They explore the technical, social, political and economic dimensions of four energy megaprojects. The large scale of megaprojects always appears to complicate the decision-making process and often causes failures. Megaprojects may even reinforce corruption and erode democracy. It highlights that today’s experiences can be explained by statements by Aristotle and Einstein who argue, both in their own way, that it is always wise to take the limits of size into account and to reduce the size of projects, wherever this is possible. For everybody involved in megaprojects, this book must be read!’</i>

- Hugo Priemus, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands,

<i>‘This is an absorbing read and I found it enlightening. The book delivers a valuable warning against the hubris that may inform large infrastruc-ture projects, and is thus a welcome addition to the growing literature on the varied implications of large infrastructure projects. . . This work will prove of greatest value to governments engaged in large public works projects, large project contractors, and students of regulation.’</i>

- Christopher L. Atkinson, Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning,