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Curtis E. Harvey - Coal in Appalachia - 9780813115771 - V9780813115771
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Coal in Appalachia

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Description for Coal in Appalachia Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KNDC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 567.
Coal, the nation's most abundant fossil fuel and the only one that is exported, represents one of our most valuable natural resources. This study undertakes a thorough review of the economics of the Appalachian coal industry. It establishes, first of all, the international framework within which the American and the Appalachian coal industry function. It next examines the underlying principles that govern the production of and the demand for coal. This demand is influenced not only by price but also by world politics, the economic well-being of dozens of countries, government regulation, and the availability of fuel substitutes. Included are a comprehensive treatment of the regulation of the industry, the effects of coal utilization on air quality, land reclamation, safety, transport, and legislation pertaining to port use.

In conclusion, Harvey looks at the prospects for Appalachian coal, considering the impact of technologies such as fluidized bed combustion and coal-water slurry and the issue of energy policy and fuel alternatives. The picture that emerges is not unexpected -- an industry whose recovery and enduring health depend on resurgence of world and domestic economic activity, social and political stability, and government regulation.

Product Details

Publication date
1986
Publisher
The University Press of Kentucky United States
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Lexington, United States
ISBN
9780813115771
SKU
V9780813115771
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Ref
99-13

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