Introduction to Energy: Resources, Technology, and Society (Cambridge Energy and Environment Series) - Hardcover
Synopsis
Social awareness is a major objective of this review of modern energy dynamics that emphasizes philosophical implications with the intent of developing critical thinking about technology issues.
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Book Description
This book provides a critical examination of the resources, market forces, and social impacts of modern energy production. The book addresses the dilemmas that have arisen from society's crucial dependence on energy and particularly fossil fuels, and explores the available alternative electricity producing technologies. The second edition has increased emphasis on those issues at the forefront of the current energy debate: energy sustainability, climate change, de-regulation of the power industry. The first edition proved especially useful as a textbook for undergraduate programs in Science, Technology and Society (STS), and as a supplementary text in a variety of courses which touch upon energy studies, including environmental and technology policy, law and economics.
Review
.".. it is a useful text for anyone with a basic pysical science knowledge who is interested in developing critical thinking skills about technology." Geotimes "The strength of the book is the breadth of coverage of energy options, the readable text, and generally interesting presentation....Overall, I still recommend that this book be read by all geologists for its breadth of discussion." Lee C. Gerhard, AAPG Bulletin
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