Power Generation and the Environment (Science, Technology, and Society Seri es)
by Roberts, L. E. J
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0198583389
- ISBN 13
- 9780198583387
- Seller
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Tokyo, Japan
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About This Item
Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press, USA, 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. A highly collectible first edition, a tight clean copy, no inscriptions or markings, not price clipped an ex-library or a book of the month club editi on. This book provides an in-depth review of the effects of the large-scale ge neration of electricity. Though known as a versatile, clean and efficient s ource of power at its point of use, the growing consumption of electricity poses important political problems due to wide-ranging effects involved in its production. These may range from environmental damage to ir reversible changes in the climate. The authors trace the reasons for our ev er-increasing energy needs and consider various means of generation, from f ossil fuels to nuclear energy, with a look at some promising renewable technologies. This informative text is aimed at general readers rather than technical experts. The aim throughout is to set forth the relevant facts so that readers can reach their own conclusions. An extensive bibliography is provided for those interested in further research.
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- Seller
- Infinity Books Japan (JP)
- Seller's Inventory #
- RWARE0000007959
- Title
- Power Generation and the Environment (Science, Technology, and Society Seri es)
- Author
- Roberts, L. E. J
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine/Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0198583389
- ISBN 13
- 9780198583387
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Place of Publication
- Oxford ; New York
- Date Published
- 1990
- Bookseller catalogs
- Environment / Environment;
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