{"product_id":"green-illusions-9780803237759","title":"Green Illusions","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe don't have an energy crisis. We have a consumption crisis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A bold look at the downside of green technologies and a host of refreshingly simple substitute solutions.\"—\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"What set Zehner's work apart from the glut of other environment-related titles are his fresh ideas and superlatively engaging prose.\"—Carl Hays, \u003ci\u003eBooklist Online\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With chapter subtitles like \"Step Away From the Pom-Poms\" and epigraphs from the likes of Dr. Seuss, Zehner is a delightful apostate in the church of green energy.\"—Sarah Rothbard, slate.com\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is a must read for anyone concerned with sustainable living.\"—Daniel J. Benor, \u003ci\u003eInternational Journal of Healing and Caring\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"All Americans should read this book.\"—K. J. White, \u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"As a nation, we have hard decisions before us. We need to find actual, tangible solutions that will make a real difference. Our path begins with critical thinking and informed choices. This book helps us get started.\"—Jonathan Hladik, \u003ci\u003eGreat Plains Research\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of Illustrations\u003cbr\u003eList of Figures\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction: Unraveling the Spectacle Part I: Seductive Futures1. Solar Cells and other Fairy Tales2. Wind Power's Flurry of Limitations3. Biofuels and the Politics of Big Corn4. The Nuclear-Military-Industrial Risk Complex 5. The Hydrogen Zombie6. Conjuring Clean Coal7. Hydropower, Hybrids, and other Hydras Part II: From Here to There8. The Alternative-Energy Fetish9. The First Step Part III: The Future of Environmentalism10. Women's Rights11. Improving Consumption12. The Architecture of Community13. Efficiency Culture14. Asking Questions Epilogue: A Grander Narrative?\u003cbr\u003eResources for Future Environmentalism\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003eIndex ","brand":"MQ - University of Nebraska Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018448240983,"sku":"9780803237759","price":23.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780803237759.jpg?v=1750776927","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/green-illusions-9780803237759","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}