Energy Systems and Sustainability

Book Overview

Today energy and sustainability are areas of primary concern throughout the world. Energy Systems and Sustainability provides a thorough introduction to the economic, social, environmental, and policy issues raised by current systems of energy use. In addition, it describes the key physical and engineering features of these systems.

The book begins with an introductory account of the present world energy situation. This is followed by chapters...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199261792
• ISBN13: 9780199261796
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 640 Pages
• Weight: 4.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 10.4" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Resource

This book, and its companion "Renewable Energy", are excellent introductory books to the topic of energy. The basics are explained in clear language, the references are up-to-date and the graphics are colorful and very helpful. These two books take a HUGE topic and make it understandable and interesting. I hope that new editions continue to be published. If I had to make one complaint, it's that it's focused on the UK, which in terms of energy is a relatively small country. But in today's world, that is a minor issue. The book gives you the tools you need evaluate other sources of information.