Energy Resources

by Simon, Andrew L.

• ISBN13: 9780080187501
• ISBN10: 0080187501
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 1975-01-01
• Publisher: Pergamon

Summary

A short & clear non-technical explanation of America's uses of energy & the various ways of producing it, written during the 1970's energy crisis but still valid today.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
The Historical Perspective	p. 1
What is Energy?	p. 9
Ways We Use Energy	p. 17
Coal	p. 33
Oil	p. 49
Natural Gas	p. 67
The Heat Energy of the Underground	p. 75
Power from Sunshine	p. 83
The Energy of Running Waters	p. 95
To Catch the Wind	p. 105
Atomic Energy	p. 111
Fusion, the Promise of Limitless Power	p. 125
Other Techniques of Energy Conversion	p. 131
The Challenge	p. 145
Problems to Ponder	p. 151
References	p. 157
Index	p. 163
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