Energy: The Basics Contributor(s): Schobert, Harold (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415603005 ISBN-13: 9780415603003 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $123.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Geography - Social Science | Human Geography - Technology & Engineering | Power Resources - Alternative & Renewable |
Dewey: 621.042 |
LCCN: 2013014430 |
Series: Basics |
Physical Information: 224 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: People rarely stop to think about where the energy they use to power their everyday lives comes from and when they do it is often to ask a worried question: is mankind's energy usage killing the planet? How do we deal with nuclear waste? What happens when the oil runs out? Energy: The Basics answers these questions but it also does much more. In this engaging yet even-handed introduction, readers are introduced to:
Featuring explanatory diagrams, tables, a glossary and an extensive further reading list, this book is the ideal starting point for anyone interested in the impact and future of the world's energy supply. |