Alternative energy
Title:
Alternative energy
Author:
Black, Brian, 1966-
ISBN:
9780313344855
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Publication Information:
Santa Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood Press, 2010.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xx, 222 p.) : ill., maps.
Series:
Historical guides to controversial issues in America
Historical guides to controversial issues in America.
Contents:
Human society's need for energy -- The Industrial Revolution and humans' high-energy existence -- Against the American grain : paths taken, paths declined -- The 1970s initiate an energy transition -- Assessing renewable and alternative energy technologies -- Redefining alternatives.
Abstract:
Explores the ongoing debate over alternative energy that gathered strength in the 20th century, showing how that debate mirrors larger attitudes toward energy and consumption.
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Electronic Access:
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