Energy for the 21st Century A Comprehensive Guide to Conventional and Alternative Sources

Roy L. Nersesian

ISBN 10: 8182743575 / ISBN 13: 9788182743571

Published by Pentagon Press, 2009

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Title: Energy for the 21st Century A Comprehensive ...

Publisher: Pentagon Press

Publication Date: 2009

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Edition: International Edition

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Synopsis:

As concerns over rising energy prices and potential shortages continue to grow, this comprehensive handbook provides a detailed analysis 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 analysis 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.

About the Author:

ROY L. NERSESIAN is Associate Professor in the Management and Marketing Department, School of Business, Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. He is the author or coauthor of five previous books including Trends and Tools for Operations Management (2000), Computer Simulation in Logistics (1996), and Computer Simulation in Financial Risk Management (1991).