2nd Edition
by Cutler J. Cleveland (Editor), Christopher G. Morris (Editor)
The Dictionary of Energy, Second Edition is
a comprehensive and authoritative reference on all aspects of energy
and its role in society. Edited by Cutler J. Cleveland and Christopher
Morris, the editors of Handbook of Energy, Volumes 1 and 2, this
authoritative resource comes at a time when the topic of energy prices,
resources and environmental impacts are at the forefront of news stories
and political discussions. The Second Edition of Dictionary of Energy contains
over 10,000 terms, across 40 key subject areas in energy (e.g. solar,
oil & gas, economics, models, policy, basic concepts, sustainable
development, systems, renewable/alternative energy, water, etc), with
additional window essays on key issues, such as Biomass, Ecological
Footprint, Exergy, Fuel Cell, and Hybrid Vehicles. Dictionary of Energy, Second Edition
is a valuable reference for undergraduate and graduate students,
academics, and research scientists who study energy, as well as business
corporations, professional firms, government agencies, foundations, and
other groups whose activities relate to energy.
- Comprises over 10,000 terms and definitions covering 40 scientific disciplines and topics
- Window
essays on subjects such as life cycle assessment, methane, and tragedy
of the commons written by leading scientists in the field
- Definitions are accompanied by photos and illustrations
- Over 2,200 new or revised terms
- Seventy-five percent of photos and illustrations either revised or new for this edition
