Introduction to Energy: Resources, Technology, and Society (Cambridge Energy and Environment Series) - Hardcover
Synopsis
Explores energy issues and the benefits and problems technology has brought, reviewing modern energy technologies and discussing their philosophical and social implications with the aim of developing critical thinking about technology issues.
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Review
.".. it is a useful text for anyone with a basic pysical science knowledge who is interested in developing critical thinking skills about technology." Geotimes "The strength of the book is the breadth of coverage of energy options, the readable text, and generally interesting presentation....Overall, I still recommend that this book be read by all geologists for its breadth of discussion." Lee C. Gerhard, AAPG Bulletin
Book Description
This book provides a critical examination of all aspects of modern energy production. The second edition has increased emphasis on those issues at the forefront of the current energy debate: energy sustainability, climate change, de-regulation of the power industry. It is especially useful as a textbook for undergraduate programs in Science, Technology and Society, and as a supplementary text in all courses which touch upon energy studies.
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