Energy Systems and Sustainability

by Bob Everett (Editor), Godfrey Boyle (Editor), Janet Ramage (Editor)

Interdisciplinary in its approach and global in its perspective, Energy Systems and Sustainability: Power for a Sustainable Future, Second Edition, provides a contemporary exploration of the economic, social, environmental, and policy issues raised by current systems of energy use. Emphasizing the important issue of sustainability, it analyzes the historical evolution of the world's energy systems, the principles underlying their use, and their present status and future prospects.
Beginning with a survey of basic energy concepts, the book describes the magnitude and patterns of human energy needs at various levels.
It moves on to an overview of the fossil and nuclear-fuelled energy that, together with hydroelectric power and traditional biofuels, supply most of the world's commercial energy needs. Sections on economics describe the basic methods through which the monetary costs of energy are calculated, also considering the "external" costs of energy production.
Finally, the book looks at the sustainability issues associated with both fossil- and nuclear-fuel use--and considers the technological advancements and social developments that might solve these problems.
Providing a truly interdisciplinary approach, Energy Systems and Sustainability: Power for a Sustainable Future, Second Edition, is ideal for undergraduate engineering students and undergraduates studying policy making. FEATURES
* The only text to provide a fresh, contemporary perspective on energy and sustainability for an undergraduate audience
* Provides extensive coverage of both fossil fuels and nuclear power, both in the context of an increasing use of renewable energy
* Engaging boxes throughout the text present clear explanations of key technologies, underlying physics, and other more advanced topics
COMPANION WEBSITE (www.oup.com/uk/orc/bin/9780199593743)
* Resources for Students: Weblinks to sources of further information and up-to-date energy statistics and self-assessment questions linked to topics in the book
* Resources for Instructors (available to adopting instructors): Downloadable figures from the book

Genres: Textbooks

640 pages, Paperback

First published December 4, 2003

Reviews

[Clive Harding BSc Honours · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the cover to cover during my Open University degree but what an eye opener to our waste of recourses

Ok full of info that will seen a little boring to others but so much in here to help Everyone use our planet wisely

[Vikas Khaitan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very simple and well explained book, suitable for almost anybody as a refresher reference book from graduation onwards. The case studies help easily understand some of the calculations. A bit of history and who invented what is also very enjoyable to read. UK's energy use history is also very fascinating. Just to note, this is a very big book, not really easy to hold but each chapter can be read on its own.