1 edition of Energy, technology and society found in the catalog.
Energy, technology and society
Published
by National Energy Foundation in Salt Lake City, UT
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Written in English
Edition Notes
Complete package includes resource book, design simulation software program, videotape, poster. Note, video held in video collection.
| Statement | developed by Jeff McIntyre, modified for North America by Peter Fries. |
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Pagination | looseleaf binder ; 2 floppy discs. |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL17589747M |
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Energy issues such as pollution, resource depletion, global warming, nuclear power and waste are problems demanding timely solutions. This book provides a critical examination of the resources, market forces, and social impacts of modern energy production.
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Energy Estimations and Models. Energy Services. Energy Production. Energy and Society. Carbon Plans. Course Materials. Powered by GitBook. Introduction. This is a set of notes for the GEP Energy Technology and Society class at Sonoma State University.
This section explores the intersections between human behavior, society, and our energy system. The first chapter of this section is on the intersection of energy use and economics often at the level of countries. The second is a survey of social theories that govern human cooperation and human environment interactions.
Energy Technology. Energy technologies are the primary determinants of energy availability, fuel choice, end use efficiency, and the degree and nature of by-product emissions, and energy research and development (R&D) is the vehicle by which new technologies become available.
From: Encyclopedia of Energy, Related terms: Research and. This chapter covers how we gather energy from our many sources. Energy, Technology, and Society. Energy, Technology, and Society. Introduction. Here are the articles in this section: Physical Science Fundamentals. Thermodynamics.
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Energy and Society: An Introduction, Second Edition provides readers with a detailed introduction to energy sources and energy utilization. This book presents an overview of alternative energy issues and technologies, discusses the pros and cons of various energy sources, and explores their impacts on society and the 's New in the S.
Energy in Nature and Society is filled with facts, measurements, and brief but accurate descriptions of dozens of techniques, which when combined, force facts to make sense.
―Alfred W. Crosby, BioScience Energy in Nature and Society is unique in its value and its comprehensive coverage of all energy matters; it should be on the bookshelves of all professionals in science, social science Reviews: 9.
This book discusses how energy efficiency benefits the global environment, national energy security, local pollution mitigation, natural resource conservation, and utility bill reduction.
In addition, this book provides many hands-on skills and knowledge to identify and develop energy efficiency projects. "Energy and Society guides the reader through humanity's efforts to harness and generate power, for both work and play.
Energy and Society provides an excellent introduction for anyone who wants to learn about energy use throughout human history." ―Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, June "Schobert does an excellent job of presenting facts about our past energy Reviews: 3.
Each impacts the environment in certain ways and may have potential benets for the environment. Working toward a sensible energy policy for a particular region or nation requires selecting a mixture of energy sources that best reach a balance or compromise among the issues of technology, economics, and environmental impact.
The book is intended for readers who do not have a science and technology background; it serves as an introduction to work, energy and efficiency. Examples range from human's earliest work endeavors such as building pyramids to the inspiration and development of Henry Ford's first automobile up through alternative energy s: 1.Solar Energy.
Solar energy technology is well proven. Solar energy has little negative effects on the environment compared to conventional energy resources like fossil fuels, which emit greenhouse gases and other pollutants. Solar energy is also one of the most abundant forms of energy.
