Bibliograph

Wind energy, a reference handbook, David E. Newton

Type

Label

Wind energy, a reference handbook, David E. Newton

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

collective biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Wind energy

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

883749129

Responsibility statement

David E. Newton

Series statement

Contemporary world issues

Sub title

a reference handbook

Summary

"This book reviews the role of windpower in human history, its potential to be a major source of energy in the near and more distant future, and the questions, problems, and issues associated with the development of wind energy ... opens with a chapter that provides a historical background to the way wind power has been used by humans over the past 2,000 years. The narrative then shifts to the modern day and a review of the ... issues associated with the development of wind energy systems in the United States and other nations. Some of the ways in which these problems are being addressed and some solutions for the future are also discussed. Chapter 3 provides an opportunity for stakeholders in the field ... to present their views on important specific issues ... The remainder of the book provides a number of resources ... [including a] list of important individuals and organizations in the field"--Preface

Table Of Contents

Background and history -- Problems, controversies, and solutions -- Perspectives -- Profiles -- Data and documents -- Resources for further research -- Chronology

Classification