Author:
Towler, Brian F. author.
Edition Statement:1st edition.
ImprintAmsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, [2014].
Descriptionxi, 376 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
Note:Includes index.
Note:The history and culture of energy -- How is energy measured -- Energy science and thermodynamics -- Environmental issues -- Crude oil -- Natural gas -- Nuclear energy -- Solar power -- Wind energy -- Hydroelectricity -- Geothermal -- Ethanol, biodiesel and biomass -- Coal and clean coal technologies -- Carbon capture and sequestration -- Hydrogen -- The future of energy.