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Introduction to Energy "Resources, Technology, and Society"

Introduction to Energy "Resources, Technology, and Society"

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  • ISBN:9781107605046
  • Editorial: Cambridge University Press
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  • Número de la edición: 3
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  • Nº Pág.:402
  • Idiomas:Ingles

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Given the potential disruption of climate change, understanding energy issues and technologies is more important than ever if societies are to make informed choices on policy. Now in its third edition, Introduction to Energy explores the crucial issues connected to modern energy technology and its uses. Fully updated to respond to the substantial developments in the energy sector, the book expands on the relationships of energy use and climate change; of energy availability and the alleviation of world poverty; and of energy consumption and the sustainability of the lifestyles of people in the industrialized world. Directed at a broad readership, it assumes no prior technical expertise and avoids complex mathematical formulations, continuing to provide a standard for introductory energy courses. It is also a useful supplementary text for programs in public policy, business law and resource economics.

Uses a non-technical approach to modern energy technology, allowing students without a major science or engineering background to study and appreciate energy technology
Raises philosophical issues connected to energy by showing how concepts of justice and social equity are tied to technology and resources
Allows readers to see the impacts of energy issues on societies globally by showing connections between energy and society

Preface
Part I. Energy Resources and Technology:
1. Introduction
2. Energy resources
3. Conventional conversion of energy
4. The demand for energy
5. Global perspectives
Part II. Power Generation: The Technology and its Effects:
6. Fossil fuels: impacts and technology
7. Nuclear fission technology
8. The nuclear fuel cycle, weapons proliferation and nuclear power: the next generation
9. The economics of electric power
Part III. Energy Technology and the Future:
10. Alternative technologies
11. Energy transition
Appendix A. Scientific principles
Appendix B. Establishing criteria for safety and health standards
Appendix C. Synopses of new technologies
Index.

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