Coal / Mark C. Thurber.
| Author/creator | Thurber, Mark C. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Cambridge, UK ; Medford, MA, USA : Polity, 2019. |
| Description | viii, 204 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Series | Resources series |
| Contents | The double-edged sword of coal -- The quest for energy security -- Tensions along the coal value chain -- Environmental politics and policymaking -- Alternatives to coal -- Policy, technology, and the future of coal. |
| Abstract | "We use coal because it is cheap: cheap to scrape from the ground, cheap to move in ships and trains, and cheap to burn. Why has it remained the default energy source for much of the world despite the obvious environmental costs? Mark Thurber delves into the politics of energy versus the environment around the world to explore this unique resource"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 172-197) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2018041738 |
| ISBN | 9781509514007 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9781509514014 (pb) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |