03365cam a2200481 a 4500 57743 20230410115537.0 060811s2007 mdua b 001 0 eng 2006026149 (OCoLC)ocm70884975 DLC DLC BAKER C#P YDXCP AGL BTCTA NOR NSB 0742549089 (cloth : alk. paper) 9780742549081 (cloth : alk. paper) 0742549097 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780742549098 (pbk. : alk. paper) YDXCP 2473741 YDXCP 2473740 NZ1 10957495 AU@ 000040641082 (OCoLC)70884975 n-us--- HD9502.U52 S594 2007 HD9502.U52 S544 2007 333.79/4 22 Simon, Christopher A., 1968- Alternative energy : political, economic, and social feasibility / Christopher A. Simon. Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, c2007. xvi, 233 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. List of illustrations -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Why alternative energy and fuels? -- 2. Studying public policy and alternative energy/fuels -- 3. Overview of alternative energy and fuels and their uses -- 4. Alternative energy/fuels as a public policy innovation -- 5. Solar energy -- 6. Wind energy -- 7. Geothermal energy -- 8. New century fuels and their uses -- 9. Historical precedents : alternative energy/fuels and legitimacy issues -- 10. Public policy, institutional developments, and policy interests -- 11. Practical demonstration of the economics of alternative energy -- Conclusion : the future of alternative energy -- Index -- About the author. As we experience an increase in the price of petroleum, energy experts caution us about the coming of a time when easily accessible petroleum will begin to decline. The United States is confronted with the challenge of meeting current energy demands in the face of a declining and unstable energy supply. [This book] explores the most viable alternative sources of energy, discussing the technical, political, economic, and social feasibility of each technology in understandable terms. In addition, the book discusses the history of energy policy as well as current policy. Intended for courses in energy and public policy and for those interested in developing energy-efficient plans for sustainable communities, [the book] will help readers become active participants in making future energy choices for their communities. [It] includes an interactive model of alternative energy mixes and estimated prices. -Back cover. Energy policy United States. Renewable energy sources United States. Power resources Government policy United States. Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0618/2006026149.html Baker and Taylor BTCP 2006026149 Baker & Taylor BKTY 29.95 29.95 0742549097 0006947760 active Baker & Taylor BKTY 82.50 82.50 0742549089 0006947759 active YBP Library Services YANK 2473741 lcc bk lmminaya C0 DRFGD 43297 43297 0 0 lcc 0 0 CS BJB BJB CS 2023-04-10 3 0 HD9502.U52 S594 2007 00000058895 2018-10-24 00:00:00 1 2018-10-24 bk