This authoritative resource, called "an essential reference for energy researchers" by Mark Jaccard, Director of the Energy and Materials Research Group at Simon Fraser University, covers all aspects of energy and its role in society.
* Over 8,000 definitions spanning 40 scientific disciplines
* More than 100 'window essays' written by experts, and covering topics of particular scientific, historical or social significance
* Over 150 photos and illustrations
Co-edited by Cutler J. Cleveland, the Editor-in-Chief of the widely-acclaimed Encyclopedia of Energy, and Christopher Morris, the Editor of the award-winning Academic Press Dictionary of Science and Technology. In a single volume this unique work provides a comprehensive and organized body of knowledge on what is certain to become an increasingly vital area of scientific study in the 21st century.
· Contains over 8,000 clear and concise definitions on virtually every topic in energy, organised in 40 key subject areas
· Includes more than 100 mini-essays on subjects of particularly topical interest
· Compiled with expert input and advice from a board of outstanding scientists and leaders in the energy field
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The Dictionary of Energy, Second Edition is a comprehensive and authoritative reference on all aspects of energy and its role in society. Written by Cutler J. Cleveland and Christopher Morris, the editors of Handbook of Energy: Volumes I and II and the Encyclopaedia of Energy; this trusted resource comes at a time when the topic of energy prices, resources, and environmental impacts are at the forefront of news stories and political discussions. The second edition of the Dictionary of Energy contains over 10,000 terms across 40 key subject areas in energy, including terms related to Oil and Gas, Economics, Policy, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Coal, Solar, Nuclear, Wind, Hydropower, and Health and Safety. Throughout the dictionary, “window essays provide additional information on key issues like biomass, ecological footprint, exergy, fuel cell, and Jevons’ paradox. The Dictionary of Energy, Second Edition is a valuable reference for undergraduate and graduate students, academics, and research scientists who study energy, as well as business corporations, professional firms, government agencies, foundations, and other groups whose activities relate to energy.
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Related Titles from Elsevier Cleveland, C. & Morris C. (Eds.), Handbook of Energy, Volume I: Diagrams, Charts, and Tables (2013, ISBN: 978-0-08-046405-3) Cleveland, C. & Morris C. (Eds.), Handbook of Energy, Volume II: Chronologies, Top Ten Lists, and Word Clouds (2014, ISBN: 978-0-12-417013-1) Letcher, T., Future Energy, Second Edition: Improved, Sustainable and Clean Options for our Planet (2014, ISBN: 978-0-08-099424-6)
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