Energy: Science, Policy, and the Pursuit of Sustainability
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (719 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1559639113 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 257 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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Robert Bent is professor emeritus of physics, and Randall Baker is professor of public and environmental affairs, and Lloyd Orr is professor emeritus of economics, at Indiana University.
About the AuthorRobert Bent is professor emeritus of physics, and Randall Baker is professor of public and environmental affairs, and Lloyd Orr is professor emeritus of economics, at Indiana University.
Polarity Phoenix-Mane said I will return to reading this book over and over for some more insight.. I beliew I already wrote a review on this book, but in my haste I failed to mention that even though some of the references are becoming dated, it is a great learning tool for this subject matter and a good reference point to start from as a student in sustainable energy and data about the subject.I recommend it.. This book introduces a lot of advanced concepts about the This book introduces a lot of advanced concepts about the energy market. It is not light reading for the casual reader. I do wish it were now updated given events over the last decade.
Chapters consider: - the laws of nature and the impacts of energy use on our physical and ecological life-support systems - the psychological, social, and cultural factors that determine how we use energy - the role of government actions in adjusting costs, influencing reso. It offers an accessible introduction to the energy problem - its definition, analysis, and policy implications. As the largest user of fossil-fuel energy, the United States is the key player in the world's energy markets, and our nation's energy policy (or lack thereof) has become a subject of increasing concern. This volume addresses those questions by examining the three broad dimensions of the issue: physical, human, and political-economic. Energy: Science, Policy, and the Pursuit of Sustainability is an essential primer on energy, society, and the environment. During the past year, energy prices have fluctuated wildly, from historic highs in the winter and spring to the lowest wholesale prices in decades a few short months later. Current patterns of energy use are without question unsustainable over the long term, and our dependence on fossil fuels raises crucial que