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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Phil O'Keefe , Nicola Pearsall , Geoff O'BrienPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Earthscan Ltd Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions: Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.550kg ISBN: 9781844075058ISBN 10: 1844075052 Pages: 296 Publication Date: 27 January 2010 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Replaced By: 9781853831072 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. The Changing Energy Landscape 2. Cost of Energy and Scenario Planning 3. Energy and Development Planning 4. Efficiency of End-Use 5. Conventional Fuels 6. Nuclear Energy 7. Renewable Energy Resources 8. Energy Futures Appendix 1: Global Energy Resources Appendix 2: Global Carbon Dioxide Emissions Appendix 3: Global Warming Potential Appendix 4: Measurements and Conversion Tables Appendix 5: Cost Benefit AnalysisReviews'This is a comprehensive global overview of the immediate and medium-term problems of energy futures and a useful summary for academics. It is also a critical call to politicians to get moving.' Paul Raskin, Director, Tellus Institute, USA 'An essential and salutary read for those who want an informed energy debate.' Dr Yacob Mulugetta, Centre for Environmental Strategy, University of Surrey, UK 'A unique introduction and guide to all the vital issues within energy for students, academics and professionals new to the field.' ISES Membership Newsletter 2010. 'This is a comprehensive global overview of the immediate and medium-term problems of energy futures and a useful summary for academics. It is also a critical call to politicians to get moving.' Paul Raskin, Director, Tellus Institute, USA 'An essential and salutary read for those who want an informed energy debate.' Dr Yacob Mulugetta, Centre for Environmental Strategy, University of Surrey, UK 'A unique introduction and guide to all the vital issues within energy for students, academics and professionals new to the field.' ISES Membership Newsletter 2010. 'This is a comprehensive global overview of the immediate and medium-term problems of energy futures and a useful summary for academics. It is also a critical call to politicians to get moving.' Paul Raskin, Director, Tellus Institute, USA 'An essential and salutary read for those who want an informed energy debate.' Dr Yacob Mulugetta, Centre for Environmental Strategy, University of Surrey, UK Author InformationPhil O'Keefe is Director of ETC UK, a not-for-profit development organization, and Professor of Economic Development and Environmental Management at Northumbria University, UK. Dr Geoff O'Brien is a senior lecturer at Northumbria University. Professor Nicola Pearsall is the Director of Northumbria Photovoltaics Applications Centre (NPAC) and group leader for the Energy Systems and Materials research group in the School of Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences, Northumbria University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |