Bibliograph

Alternative energy, Brian C. Black and Richard Flarend

Type

Label

Alternative energy, Brian C. Black and Richard Flarend

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Alternative energy

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

610166279

Responsibility statement

Brian C. Black and Richard Flarend

Series statement

Historical guides to controversial issues in America

Summary

Explores the ongoing debate over alternative energy that gathered strength in the 20th century, showing how that debate mirrors larger attitudes toward energy and consumption

Table Of Contents

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

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