Energy and the Environment

Name: Energy and the Environment
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ISBN: 9780471739890

ISBN-10: 0471739898

ISBN-13: 9780471739890

Edition: 2nd 2006 (Revised)

Authors: Robert A. Ristinen, Jack P. Kraushaar

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This timely book deals with the facts needed to make critical decisions concerning the effects of energy usage on the environment, and provides a better understanding of the complex issues facing our society today. It contains the latest information on the core subjects in this field as well as basic concepts, resources, applications, and problems of current interest. Research from the pages of current journals and government publications helps make this an up-to-date resource that is relevant to today's issues.

Book details

List price: $167.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/16/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English



Energy Fundamentals, Energy Use in an Industrial Society


The Fossil Fuels


Heat Engines


Renewable Energy Source I: Solar Energy


Renewable Energy Source II: Alternatives


The Promise and Problems of Nuclear Energy


Energy Conservation


Transportation


Air Pollution


Global Effects


Epilogue: Looking Ahead


Appendix


Answers to Selected End-of-Chapter Problems


Photo Credits


Index