| Alternative Energy for Dummies Contributor(s): DeGunther, Rik (Author) |
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ISBN: 0470430621 ISBN-13: 9780470430620 Publisher: For Dummies OUR PRICE: $23.74 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2009 Annotation: "Alternative Energy For Dummies" presents readers with a multifaceted examination of various forms of alternative energy, including solar, wind, nuclear, biomass, geothermal, biofuel, and other sources. Each alternative scenario is compared to current fossil-fuel intensive practices in the scientific, environmental, social, political, and economic realms. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Power Resources - Alternative & Renewable - Science | Energy |
| Dewey: 741.597 |
| Series: For Dummies |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7.3" W x 9.2" (1.3 lbs) 384 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The myths and facts about alternative fuels-and how they impact our lives As the price of energy continues to soar, so too has the demand for alternative energy. But there's no clear winner in the race to replace fossil fuels. Alternative Energy For Dummies explores the current fossil fuel conundrum and society's growing need for more and more energy. Cutting through the competing claims, this book offers a multifaceted examination of alternative energy, including solar, wind, nuclear, biomass, geothermal, biofuel, and other sources. Each alternative scenario is compared to current fossil-fuel intensive practices in the scientific, environmental, social, political, and economic realms. Readers also gain insight into the future of energy production. |