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

Nersesian, Roy L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8182743575 ISBN 13: 9788182743571

Verlag: Pentagon Press, 2009

Inhaltsangabe

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.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Pentagon Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 8182743575
• ISBN 13: 9788182743571
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 402
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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