Dictionary of energy
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Bibliographic Information
Dictionary of energy
Elsevier, c2015
2nd ed
Available at 9 libraries
Note
"First edition 2006, expanded edition 2009"--T.p. verso
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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.
Table of Contents
Subject Areas of the Dictionary
Special Essays on Important Energy Terms
Preface
Introduction to the Use of the Dictionary
Common Abbreviations in Energy Usage
Definitions A-Z
Appendix 1: Notable Quotes on Energy
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