Alternative energy / Brian C. Black and Richard Flarend.

Author/creator Black, Brian, 1966-
Other author Flarend, Richard.
Format Book
Publication InfoSanta Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood, ©2010.
Descriptionxx, 222 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Subjects

SeriesHistorical guides to controversial issues in America
Historical guides to controversial issues in America. ^A690013
Contents Introduction : conceiving of alternative energy -- Human society's need for energy -- The industrial revolution and humans' high-energy existence -- Against the American grain : paths taken, paths declined -- The 1970s initiate an energy transition -- Assessing renewable and alternative energy technologies -- Redefining alternatives -- Appendix 1: Summaries of U.S. legislation provisions related to alternative energy -- Appendix 2: President Jimmy Carter's speech concerning energy, April 18, 1977 -- Appendix 3: President Jimmy Carter : the "crisis of confidence" speech, July 15, 1979 -- Appendix 4: Former Vice President Al Gore at New York University, July 17, 2008.
Abstract This book is designed to provide report and debate of arguments covering the problems and promise of alternative fuels.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009041741
ISBN9780313344848 (hard copy : alk. paper)
ISBN0313344841 (hard copy : alk. paper)
ISBN9780313344855 (ebook)
ISBN031334485X (ebook)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks TJ163.25.U6 B58 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold