Energy Explained
Conventional Energy and Alternative
Abstract
Energy is truly the world's most vital commodity. It makes modern societies possible, and the decisions made regarding it have far-reaching repercussions. Every day stories about the price of oil, the resurgence of nuclear power, or the latest clean energy alternative can be found in mainstream news outlets across the country. Yet despite its high profile, energy remains largely misunderstood. People are confused, intimidated and generally discouraged from learning about energy, partly because the topic is so large and opaque, but also because the resources that do exist fail to provide an overall picture the average reader can understand. Here, in easily accessible language accompanied by simple illustrations of difficult concepts, the authors lay out the basics of energy in a palatable and refreshing way. Readers are treated to a vivid presentation of the basics of energy science, alongside the politics, economics, and social issues that impact its harnessing, distribution, and use. Anyone interested in how energy truly works will find answers in these pages that shed light on the past, present, and future of world energy.
Schlagworte
Environmental Science Environmental Studies- i–xxii Preface i–xxii
- 1–14 Part I 1–14
- 15–92 Part II 15–92
- 93–136 Part III 93–136
- 137–192 Part IV 137–192
- 193–236 Part V 193–236
- 237–252 Notes 237–252
- 253–254 Selected Bibliography 253–254
- 255–270 Index 255–270
- 271–V2 - xiv About the Authors 271–V2 - xiv
- V2 - 1–V2 - 60 Part I V2 - 1–V2 - 60
- V2 - 61–V2 - 122 Part II V2 - 61–V2 - 122
- V2 - 123–V2 - 174 Part III V2 - 123–V2 - 174
- V2 - 175–V2 - 208 Part IV V2 - 175–V2 - 208
- V2 - 209–V2 - 222 Part V V2 - 209–V2 - 222
- V2 - 223–V2 - 224 Epilogue V2 - 223–V2 - 224
- V2 - 225–V2 - 238 Notes V2 - 225–V2 - 238
- V2 - 239–V2 - 240 Selected Bibliography V2 - 239–V2 - 240
- V2 - 241–V2 - 254 Index V2 - 241–V2 - 254
- V2 - 255–V2 - 256 About the Authors V2 - 255–V2 - 256