Energy and the environment / Robert A. Ristinen, Jack J. Kraushaar.

By:

Ristinen, Robert A

Contributor(s):

Kraushaar, Jack J

Material type: Text

TextHoboken, N.J. : John Wiley, c2006Edition: 2nd edDescription: xvii, 365 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:

9780471739890 (pbk.) :

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

333.79 22

LOC classification:

TJ163.25.U6 R57 2006

Online resources:

Partial contents:

I. Energy Fundamentals, Energy Use In An Industrial Society --- II. The Fossil Fuels --- III. Heat Engines --- IV. Renewable Energy Sources I: Solar Energy --- V. Renewable Energy Sources II: Alternatives --- VI. The Promise and Problems of Nuclear Energy --- VII. Energy Conservation --- VIII. Transportation --- IX. Air Pollution --- X. Global Effects Epilogue: Looking Ahead ---- Appendix.

Summary: This timely book deals with the facts needed to make critical decisions concerning the effects of energy usage on the environment, and provides a better understanding of the complex issues facing our society today. It contains the latest information on the core subjects in this field as well as basic concepts, resources, applications, and problems of current interest. Research from the pages of current journals and government publications helps make this an up-to-date resource that is relevant to today's issues.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

This timely book deals with the facts needed to make critical decisions concerning the effects of energy usage on the environment, and provides a better understanding of the complex issues facing our society today. It contains the latest information on the core subjects in this field as well as basic concepts, resources, applications, and problems of current interest. Research from the pages of current journals and government publications helps make this an up-to-date resource that is relevant to today's issues.

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