Energy Use Worldwide: A Reference Handbook (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781851098903)

This book examines recent energy use trends and their potential consequences for the global population.

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 energy--what 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 in--or worried about--our use of fossil fuels, this book provides a keen understanding of both the problem and the possible solutions.

Author: Jaina L. Moan,Zachary A. Smith,Zachary Smith
ISBN-10: 1851098909
ISBN-13: 9781851098903
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 07/18/2007
Pages: 360
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.46lbs
Size: 9.05h x 6.41w x 1.17d

Review Citation(s):
LJ Best Reference Sources 10/15/2007 pg. 94
Library Journal 10/15/2007 pg. 94
Scitech Book News 12/01/2007 pg. 148