Description
Trade ReviewThis new edition of the book thoroughly provides readers with the latest published data on the discussed subjects and numerous useful references. Summing Up: Recommended. All readers. * Choice *
Table of ContentsPreface to the New Edition Introduction: The Book's Raison d'Être
Chapter 1 Energy Systems: Their Basic Properties Resources and Prime Movers Conversions and Uses Infrastructures and Impacts
Chapter 2 Energy Transitions: Universal Patterns Processes and Paces: Complexities of Energy Transitions Grand Fuel Sequence: From Biomass to Coal and Hydrocarbons A New Quality: Generation of Electricity History of Prime Movers: From Muscles to Machines Quantifying the Transitions: Uncertainties and Trends
Chapter 3 National Transitions: Commonalities and Particularities United Kingdom and France: Great European Powers Netherlands and Sweden: Very Different Experiences United States and Russia: Energy Superpowers Japan and China: Asia's Leaders Changing Patterns: Commonalities and Exceptions
Chapter 4 Decarbonization: Progress So Far Slow Gains: Relative Global Decarbonization Inadequate Shifts: Hydrocarbons and Primary Electricity New Renewables: Solar Energy and Wind Electricity Modern Biofuels: Electricity and Liquids National Trajectories: Aspirations and Accomplishments
Chapter 5 Looking Ahead: Possibilities and Constraints Long-term Forecasts: Past Failures and New Visions Climate Change Challenge: How Much More CO2 Can We Emit? Indispensable Fossil Fuels: Steel, Cement, Ammonia, and Plastics Pace of Transitions: Innovations, Inertia, and Surprises Realistic Anticipations: More Than a Great Transition
Chapter 6 Recapitulations
Appendices References Index
