Energy use worldwide
a reference handbook
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Author
Contributions
- Smith, Zachary A. - Contributor
Publication
2007 - ABC-CLIO Ltd, Santa Barbara, CA, California
Language
English
Word Count
81,250 words, Guess
Page Count
325 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archiveenergyuseworldwi0000moan
- Internet Archiveenergyuseworldwi00moan_408
- Internet Archiveenergyuseworldwi0000moan_a4c2
- ISBN-101851098917
- ISBN-139781851098903
and 10 more
- ISBN-139781851098910
- ISBN-101851098909
- Goodreads3189144
- LibraryThing4903774
- Library of Congress Control Number2007007414
- OCLC Control Number87644191
- Better World Books9781851098903
- Better World Books9781851098910
- Better World BooksO9-BKD-246
- Open LibraryOL17853651M
Classifications
- DDC333.7913
- LCCTJ163.2 .M62 2007
- LCCTJ163.2.M62 2007
Description
Global energy needs have increased dramatically over the past 100 years, and they will continue to increase, creating energy, environmental, and social crises. Can we solve this problem?The first step, according to the authors of Energy Use Worldwide: A Reference Handbook, is to understand fundamental energy issues. Combining their knowledge from the complementary fields of science and policy, the authors begin by explaining the basic facts of energyowhat it is, where it comes from, why it is important. Then they show how energy use is linked to global economics, identify key players, and examine the social and environmental consequences of our energy decisions. For readers interested inoor worried aboutoour use of fossil fuels, this book provides a keen understanding of both the problem and the possible solutions.
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