Energy for the 21st Century a Comprehensive Guide to Conventional and Alternative Sources - Couverture rigide

Nersesian, Roy L.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 8182743575 ISBN 13 : 9788182743571

Editeur : Pentagon Press, 2009

Synopsis

As concerns over rising energy prices and potential shortages continue to grow, this comprehensive handbook provides a detailed ysis of the past, present, and future of all the principal energy sources-biomass, coal, oil, natural gas, hydro and nuclear power-as well as sustainable sources, especially fuel cell technology. Equally useful for students of energy and energy policy as well as policy makers and professionals in the field, Energy for the 21st Century begins with a fascinating survey of the early history and use of energy sources and the colorful expansion of Big Oil. Written by an expert who is both an energy professional and a business educator, the book offers a comprehensive examination of the most current energy policies under consideration, with special attention to environmental concerns. As concerns over rising energy prices and potential shortages continue to grow, this comprehensive handbook provides a detailed ysis of the past, present, and future of all the principal energy sources-biomass, coal, oil, natural gas, hydro and nuclear power-as well as sustainable sources, especially fuel cell technology. Equally useful for students of energy and energy policy as well as policy makers and professionals in the field, Energy for the 21st Century begins with a fascinating survey of the early history and use of energy sources and the colorful expansion of Big Oil. Written by an expert who is both an energy professional and a business educator, the book offers a comprehensive examination of the most current energy policies under consideration, with special attention to environmental concerns.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

A compendium of current knowledge about conventional and alternative sources of energy. It clarifies complex technical issues, enlivens history, and illuminates the policy dilemmas we face today. This revised edition includes new material on biofuels, an expanded section on sustainability and sustainable energy, and updated figures and tables throughout. There are also online instructor materials for those professors who adopt the book for classroom use.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pentagon Press
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 8182743575
• ISBN 13: 9788182743571
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 402
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible