Dictionary of Energy - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0080968112 ISBN 13: 9780080968117

Publisher: Elsevier, 2014

Synopsis

The Dictionary of Energy, Second Edition is a comprehensive and authoritative reference on all aspects of energy and its role in society. Edited by Cutler J. Cleveland and Christopher Morris, the editors of Handbook of Energy, Volumes 1 and 2, this authoritative resource comes at a time when the topic of energy prices, resources and environmental impacts are at the forefront of news stories and political discussions. The Second Edition of Dictionary of Energy contains over 10,000 terms, across 40 key subject areas in energy (e.g. solar, oil & gas, economics, models, policy, basic concepts, sustainable development, systems, renewable/alternative energy, water, etc), with additional window essays on key issues, such as Biomass, Ecological Footprint, Exergy, Fuel Cell, and Hybrid Vehicles. Dictionary of Energy, Second Edition is a valuable reference for undergraduate and graduate students, academics, and research scientists who study energy, as well as business corporations, professional firms, government agencies, foundations, and other groups whose activities relate to energy.

• Comprises over 10,000 terms and definitions covering 40 scientific disciplines and topics
• Window essays on subjects such as life cycle assessment, methane, and tragedy of the commons written by leading scientists in the field
• Definitions are accompanied by photos and illustrations
• Over 2,200 new or revised terms
• Seventy-five percent of photos and illustrations either revised or new for this edition

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Review:

"...a comprehensive, authoritative reference on the theoretical, environmental and economic aspects of energy resources, production and use." --Real Power

"I would recommend the Dictionary of energy to those whose employment or interests exposes them to a wide range of energy fields, since it’s an excellent reference source to help elucidate and understand the technical terminology and industry speak." --Chemistry in Australia

"From abatement costs to zinc recycling, here is a comprehensive, authoritative guide to all theoretical, environmental and economic aspects of energy resources, production, and use." --Aviott John, Librarian, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, Austria "The impressive new ‘Dictionary of Energy’ will not only help the world communicate better on energy matters, it will also help its users understand energy issues and opportunities." --James Gustave Speth, Dean, School of Environmental Science and Forestry, Yale University, USA

From the Back Cover:

The Dictionary of Energy, Second Edition is a comprehensive and authoritative reference on all aspects of energy and its role in society. Written by Cutler J. Cleveland and Christopher Morris, the editors of Handbook of Energy: Volumes I and II and the Encyclopaedia of Energy; this trusted resource comes at a time when the topic of energy prices, resources, and environmental impacts are at the forefront of news stories and political discussions. The second edition of the Dictionary of Energy contains over 10,000 terms across 40 key subject areas in energy, including terms related to Oil and Gas, Economics, Policy, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Coal, Solar, Nuclear, Wind, Hydropower, and Health and Safety. Throughout the dictionary, “window essays? provide additional information on key issues like biomass, ecological footprint, exergy, fuel cell, and Jevons’ paradox. The Dictionary of Energy, Second Edition is a valuable reference for undergraduate and graduate students, academics, and research scientists who study energy, as well as business corporations, professional firms, government agencies, foundations, and other groups whose activities relate to energy.

Key Features

• Comprises over 10,000 terms and definitions covering 40 scientific disciplines and topics
• Window essays on significant terms are written by leading scientists in the field
• Definitions are accompanied by photos and illustrations

New to This Edition

• Over 2,200 new or revised terms
• New window essays on subjects such as life cycle assessment, methane, and tragedy of the commons
• Seventy-five percent of photos and illustrations either revised or new for this edition

Related Titles from Elsevier Cleveland, C. & Morris C. (Eds.), Handbook of Energy, Volume I: Diagrams, Charts, and Tables (2013, ISBN: 978-0-08-046405-3) Cleveland, C. & Morris C. (Eds.), Handbook of Energy, Volume II: Chronologies, Top Ten Lists, and Word Clouds (2014, ISBN: 978-0-12-417013-1) Letcher, T., Future Energy, Second Edition: Improved, Sustainable and Clean Options for our Planet (2014, ISBN: 978-0-08-099424-6)

About this edition

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0080968112
• ISBN 13: 9780080968117
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 700
• Editor: Cleveland Cutler J., Morris Christopher G.