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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9781584656401
- Book Title
- Energy in America : a Tour of Our Fossil Fuel Culture and Beyond
- Publisher
- Dartmouth College
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2008
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.7 in
- Genre
- Nature, Technology & Engineering, Social Science, Self-Help, Science
- Topic
- Life Sciences / Ecology, Power Resources / Fossil Fuels, Power Resources / Alternative & Renewable, Green Lifestyle, Power Resources / General, Natural Resources, Sociology / Urban
- Item Weight
- 15.2 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dartmouth College
ISBN-10
1584656409
ISBN-13
9781584656401
eBay Product ID (ePID)
66690908
Product Key Features
Book Title
Energy in America : a Tour of Our Fossil Fuel Culture and Beyond
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Life Sciences / Ecology, Power Resources / Fossil Fuels, Power Resources / Alternative & Renewable, Green Lifestyle, Power Resources / General, Natural Resources, Sociology / Urban
Publication Year
2008
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Technology & Engineering, Social Science, Self-Help, Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
15.2 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2008-037290
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"The chapters on energy efficiency and conservation, and on community energy and sustainability, are especially good and well worth reading. Particularly important are the discussions of how ordinary citizens or community groups can participate in decision-making and affect energy policy as it might impact their communities or regions." --Centre Daily Times, PA, "Ingrid Kelley's extraordinarily ambitious book aims to help 'give us the freedom to make radical new choices' about our energy future. She succeeds because of the depth of her understanding of our energy history, her refusal to be shackled by choices already made, and her deep understanding of our boundless opportunities to get more work out of much less electricity, natural gas and oil."-Ralph Cavanagh, Energy Program Co-Director, Natural Resources Defense Council, "In Energy in America: A Tour of Our Fossil Fuel Culture and Beyond, Ingrid Kelley delivers a concise yet comprehensive explanation of the key intersections of energy, the environment, the economy, and sustainability. Kelley describes how our power is generated and delivered, how to cut our still profligate use of it, what renewable energy options are open to us, and - most important to this audience - how planners can apply the lessons of sustainability in their communities . . . the chapter titled "Community Energy and Sustainability" is a goldmine for planners . . . I plan to use Kelley's book this spring as a text in my graduate school class on climate change. In fact, I think it should be on every planner's shelf."-Planning Magazine, The chapters on energy efficiency and conservation, and on community energy and sustainability, are especially good and well worth reading. Particularly important are the discussions of how ordinary citizens or community groups can participate in decision-making and affect energy policy as it might impact their communities or regions., "Ingrid Kelley's extraordinarily ambitious book aims to help 'give us the freedom to make radical new choices' about our energy future. She succeeds because of the depth of her understanding of our energy history, her refusal to be shackled by choices already made, and her deep understanding of our boundless opportunities to get more work out of much less electricity, natural gas and oil."--Ralph Cavanagh, Energy Program Co-Director, Natural Resources Defense Council, "In Energy in America: A Tour of Our Fossil Fuel Culture and Beyond, Ingrid Kelley delivers a concise yet comprehensive explanation of the key intersections of energy, the environment, the economy, and sustainability. Kelley describes how our power is generated and delivered, how to cut our still profligate use of it, what renewable energy options are open to us, and - most important to this audience - how planners can apply the lessons of sustainability in their communities . . . the chapter titled "Community Energy and Sustainability" is a goldmine for planners . . . I plan to use Kelley's book this spring as a text in my graduate school class on climate change. In fact, I think it should be on every planner's shelf.", Ingrid Kelley's extraordinarily ambitious book aims to help 'give us the freedom to make radical new choices' about our energy future. She succeeds because of the depth of her understanding of our energy history, her refusal to be shackled by choices already made, and her deep understanding of our boundless opportunities to get more work out of much less electricity, natural gas and oil., "Ingrid Kelley's extraordinarily ambitious book aims to help 'give us the freedom to make radical new choices' about our energy future. She succeeds because of the depth of her understanding of our energy history, her refusal to be shackled by choices already made, and her deep understanding of our boundless opportunities to get more work out of much less electricity, natural gas and oil."ÑRalph Cavanagh, Energy Program Co-Director, Natural Resources Defense Council, "In Energy in America: A Tour of Our Fossil Fuel Culture and Beyond, Ingrid Kelley delivers a concise yet comprehensive explanation of the key intersections of energy, the environment, the economy, and sustainability. Kelley describes how our power is generated and delivered, how to cut our still profligate use of it, what renewable energy options are open to us, and - most important to this audience - how planners can apply the lessons of sustainability in their communities . . . the chapter titled "Community Energy and Sustainability" is a goldmine for planners . . . I plan to use Kelley's book this spring as a text in my graduate school class on climate change. In fact, I think it should be on every planner's shelf."- Planning Magazine, "In Energy in America: A Tour of Our Fossil Fuel Culture and Beyond, Ingrid Kelley delivers a concise yet comprehensive explanation of the key intersections of energy, the environment, the economy, and sustainability. Kelley describes how our power is generated and delivered, how to cut our still profligate use of it, what renewable energy options are open to us, and - most important to this audience - how planners can apply the lessons of sustainability in their communities . . . the chapter titled "Community Energy and Sustainability" is a goldmine for planners . . . I plan to use Kelley's book this spring as a text in my graduate school class on climate change. In fact, I think it should be on every planner's shelf."--Planning Magazine, "In Energy in America: A Tour of Our Fossil Fuel Culture and Beyond, Ingrid Kelley delivers a concise yet comprehensive explanation of the key intersections of energy, the environment, the economy, and sustainability. Kelley describes how our power is generated and delivered, how to cut our still profligate use of it, what renewable energy options are open to us, and - most important to this audience - how planners can apply the lessons of sustainability in their communities . . . the chapter titled "Community Energy and Sustainability" is a goldmine for planners . . . I plan to use Kelley's book this spring as a text in my graduate school classon climate change. In fact, I think it should be on every planner's shelf."-Planning Magazine, "In Energy in America: A Tour of Our Fossil Fuel Culture and Beyond, Ingrid Kelley delivers a concise yet comprehensive explanation of the key intersections of energy, the environment, the economy, and sustainability. Kelley describes how our power is generated and delivered, how to cut our still profligate use of it, what renewable energy options are open to us, and - most important to this audience - how planners can apply the lessons of sustainability in their communities . . . the chapter titled "Community Energy and Sustainability" is a goldmine for planners . . . I plan to use Kelley's book this spring as a text in my graduate school classon climate change. In fact, I think it should be on every planner's shelf."--Planning Magazine, "The chapters on energy efficiency and conservation, and on community energy and sustainability, are especially good and well worth reading. Particularly important are the discussions of how ordinary citizens or community groups can participate in decision-making and affect energy policy as it might impact their communities or regions." -Centre Daily Times, PA, "The chapters on energy efficiency and conservation, and on community energy and sustainability, are especially good and well worth reading. Particularly important are the discussions of how ordinary citizens or community groups can participate in decision-making and affect energy policy as it might impact their communities or regions." ÑCentre Daily Times, PA, "The chapters on energy efficiency and conservation, and on community energy and sustainability, are especially good and well worth reading. Particularly important are the discussions of how ordinary citizens or community groups can participate in decision-making and affect energy policy as it might impact their communities or regions." - Centre Daily Times, PA
Dewey Decimal
333.79
Table Of Content
Acknowledgments Introduction Fossil Fuels Coal: The King Oil: King of the Road Natural Gas: Modern Miracle Uranium and Nuclear Power The Electricity Grid Efficiency and Conservation: The Science and Art of Using Less Renewable Energy Solar Energy Wind Power Biomass Energy Sources Other Non-Fossil Energy Sources Community Energy and Sustainability Energy and Smart Growth Planning Clean Energy Policy and the Government Role Appendix A. Energy Connections to Sustainability Goals Appendix B. Timeline: Seven Generations of Fossil Fuels Appendix C. Glossary of Electricity Terms Index
Synopsis
Scientists tell us we need to cut carbon emissions immediately to forestall effects of global warming. Reducing fossil fuel use is the key, and energy experts are hard at work devising solutions. Engineers create remarkable clean energy technologies. Energy policy analysts invent carbon credits and renewable portfolio standards. Fossil energy industrialists promise new, "clean" technology. Renewable energy industrialists compete to develop the magic bullet for transportation fuel or power generation. Every idea is designed to change the nation's energy sector to one that is clean and sustainable for the future. But what is this energy sector we have and how did it come about? Design professionals, planners, elected officials, and community leaders are under tremendous pressure to find solutions to climate change. They need a broader view of America's relationship with energy to gain perspective on how new ideas might work. Energy in America tells this story, emphasizing that energy use has always been based on cultural factors as well as technology.Energy in America relates how coal, oil and natural gas built the nation from its beginning and created today's consumer culture. It continues with the rise of the electric utility industry and its influence on American society. Finally, it explores the 1970s, when America woke to conservation and efficiency, and the renewable energy industries were born. It concludes with a look at the future possibilities for community energy planning and current trends in sustainable energy policy. The book features a comprehensive energy timeline from 1775 to the present. Each chapter provides primary web sources, and the book contains a complete index., Presents a broad, cultural view of America's energy sector-traditionally the domain of engineers and policy makers-for nonscientists involved in creating sustainable communities
LC Classification Number
TP317.U5K45 2008
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- 0***a (551)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis item arrived as described, fast and packaged very well . I only received half of my order on one day so I contacted the seller who and with fast and a great help. I received the rest of my order a few days later due to the carrier missing the third box in his vehicle. I am a very happy customer who has done business with in the past multiple time and will do business with again in the future. I trust and like this seller. You will be happy with the value and condition of your purchase.
- u***a (252)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI have purchased from them many times. This time, and on occasion I have had an issue with the product, but the seller is graceful about correcting errors. They do a huge volume and sometimes have sent the wrong book or one of their multiples that does not match the description. With swift communication, the seller always resolves the issue. The shipping speed & packaging is excellent. I will continue buying from this seller!
- c***m (426)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseWOW!; I cannot believe this 4 Days to Hawaii! ; AAA+++; Excellent Service; Great Pricing; Fast Delivery-Faster Than Expected to Hawaii!; Shipped 06 03, Tues, Received 06/07 Sat to Hawaii using free shipping; USPS Ground Mail, Hardcover Book in Excellent Condition--Better Than Described ; TLC Packaging; Excellent Seller Communication, Sends updates . Highly Recommended!, Thank you very much!