Energy for a Sustainable World: From the Oil Age to a Sun-Powered Future
Vincenzo Balzani
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Description for Energy for a Sustainable World: From the Oil Age to a Sun-Powered Future
Paperback. An excellent source of information and a must-read for non-specialists, this book accurately surveys the energy issue from a broad scientific perspective while considering the alternatives from an environmental, economic, and social viewpoint. Num Pages: 390 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RNF; THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 171 x 21. Weight in Grams: 752.
An easy read, balancing the pros and cons, this book surveys the energy issue from a broad scientific perspective while considering environmental, economic, and social factors. It explains the basic concepts, provides a historical overview of energy resources, assesses our unsustainable energy system based on fossil fuels, and shows that the energy crisis is not only a tough challenge, but also an unprecedented opportunity to become more concerned about the world in which we live and the society we have built up. By outlining the alternatives for today and the future, it gives an extensive overview on nuclear energy, solar ... Read more
An easy read, balancing the pros and cons, this book surveys the energy issue from a broad scientific perspective while considering environmental, economic, and social factors. It explains the basic concepts, provides a historical overview of energy resources, assesses our unsustainable energy system based on fossil fuels, and shows that the energy crisis is not only a tough challenge, but also an unprecedented opportunity to become more concerned about the world in which we live and the society we have built up. By outlining the alternatives for today and the future, it gives an extensive overview on nuclear energy, solar ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Germany
Number of pages
390
Condition
New
Number of Pages
390
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783527325405
SKU
V9783527325405
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2
About Vincenzo Balzani
Nicola Armaroli got his PhD in chemical sciences in 1994 from the University of Bologna. After post-doctoral studies in the U.S. and Italy, in 1997 he joined the Italian National Research Council (CNR), where he his currently senior research scientist. He has published three books and over 150 papers, giving tens of lectures worldwide. His current research is concerned ... Read more
Reviews for Energy for a Sustainable World: From the Oil Age to a Sun-Powered Future
“The subjects are presented in a way that makes reading a real pleasure and promotes reflecting on the complex issues, thereby presenting the reader sustainable knowledge in its best sense. A clear recommendation!.” (Energy Technology, 1 August 2014) "It describes the complexity and importance of energy, and opportunities for future energy technologies and practices that will enhance sustainable ... Read more