Description |
xi, 251 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
ISBN |
9781137410078 hardback : alkaline paper |
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9781137410108 paperback : alkaline paper |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 224-234) and index. |
Contents |
Introduction: The global energy challenge -- Perspectives on the global energy challenge -- Evolution and dynamics of the world energy system -- The political economy of energy -- Actors and institutions -- Energy, climate change and the environment -- Energy for development -- Energy security -- Transit and infrastructure -- Technology and innovation -- Conclusion: Synergies, conflicts and energy futures. |
Summary |
"The supply and demand of energy, its security and environmental sustainability are increasingly central issues in the contemporary world. This broad-ranging new text provides an international and interdisciplinary introduction to today's political, economic, security, policy and technological challenges set in a clear historical context." -- Provided by publisher. |
Library Class |
Economics L5
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Subject |
Energy policy.
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Environmental policy.
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Energy development.
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Energy security.
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Other Author |
Keating, Michael F., 1973- author.
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Goldthau, Andreas, author.
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