Introduction to energy : resources, technology, and society / Edward S. Cassedy and Peter Z. Grossman.

By:

Cassedy, Edward S

Contributor(s):

Grossman, Peter Z, 1948-

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1998.Edition: 2nd edDescription: x, 427p. : ill., maps ; 26 cmISBN:

9780521631068 (hbk.) :
9780521637671 (pbk.) :
9780521637671

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

333.79 CAS

LOC classification:

TJ163.2 .C4 1998

Contents:

1.Energy resources and technology -- 2.Energy resources -- 3.Conventional conversion of energy -- 4.The demand for energy -- 5.Global perspectives -- 6.Fossil fuels - impacts and technology -- 7.Nucelar fission technology -- 8.The nuclear fuel cycle -- 9.The economics of electric power -- 10.Alternative technologies -- 11.Paradigms of new technologies -- Epilogue.

Summary: Offering a critical examination of the resources, market forces, and social impacts of modern energy production, this book looks at energy issues such as pollution, global warming, nuclear power and waste problems.

Holdings ( 2 )
Title notes ( 4 )

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending	333.79 CAS (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		207698
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending	333.79 CAS (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		207711

Previous ed.: 1990.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Offering a critical examination of the resources, market forces, and social impacts of modern energy production, this book looks at energy issues such as pollution, global warming, nuclear power and waste problems.