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Energy and Society "An Introduction"

Energy and Society "An Introduction"

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  • ISBN:9781439826454
  • Editorial: Crc Press Inc.
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  • Número de la edición: 2
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  • Nº Pág.:720
  • Idiomas:Ingles,Inglés

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Energy and Society: An Introduction, Second Edition provides readers with a detailed introduction to energy sources and energy utilization. This book presents an overview of alternative energy issues and technologies, discusses the pros and cons of various energy sources, and explores their impacts on society and the environment. What's New in the Second Edition: This second edition offers simple updates, as well as completely rewritten material, regarding the last decade in areas including global climate change, oil prices, renewable and alternative fuels, and diversion of civil nuclear energy programs into nuclear weapons proliferation. It covers the development of energy technology from the time of early humans through antiquity, medieval times, and the Industrial Revolution. It also addresses the development of nuclear energy, energy supply and demand, geopolitics of energy, and the various environmental issues associated with energy use. Keeps mathematics to a minimum, making the book usable for a variety of academic majors Includes up-to-date coverage of all new energy sources Traces the development and utilization of energy throughout history Energy and Society: An Introduction, Second Edition can benefit undergraduate students taking a survey course in engineering, as well as professionals in the energy supply, energy planning, or environmental industry.

Introduction Energy, Work, And Power Human Energy The Energy Balance Fire Firewood Combustion For Home Comfort Waterwheels Wind Energy The Steam Engine Heat And Thermal Efficiency Introduction To Electricity How Electricity Is Generated Impacts Of Electricity On Society Electricity From Falling Water Electricity From Steam Energy For Transportation Petroleum And Its Products Gasoline The Impact Of The Automobile Jet Engines And Jet Fuel Diesel Engines And Diesel Fuel Atomic Energy Nuclear Power Plants The Nuclear Controversy Energy And The Environment Acid Rain Vehicle Emissions And Emissionless Vehicles Global Climate Change Fossil Energy: Reserves, Resources, And Geopolitics Renewable Energy From Biomass Electricity From Wind Energy From The Sun Nuclear Fusion: Bringing The Sun To Earth

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