Dictionary of Energy, Second Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.67 (791 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0080968112 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 700 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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Very good The best part of this dictionary is its 103 essays by noted scientists that provide in-depth explanations of key concepts. These essays contain most of the book's value, and for this reason, they really should be the heart of this book, and not sidebar discussions in a tiny font. The definitions should follow the essays, in a glossary. Of the. An excellent resource Jamie J Morgan Excellent resource for my ISD reviews for CBT production and QAQC. Easy to read, very comprehensive, and fascinating side bar stories.
"a comprehensive, authoritative reference on the theoretical, environmental and economic aspects of energy resources, production and use." --Real Power"I would recommend the Dictionary of energy to those whose employment or interests exposes them to a wide range of energy fields, since it’s an excellent reference source to help elucidate and understand the technical terminology and industry speak." --Chemistry in Australia"From abatement costs to zinc recycling, here is a comprehensive, authoritative guide to all theoretical, environmental and economic aspects of energy resources, production, and use." --Aviott John, Librarian, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, Austria "The impressive new ‘Dictionary of Energy’ will not only help the world communicate better on energy matters, it will also help its users understand energy issues and opportunities." --James Gustave Speth, Dean, School of Environmental Science and Forestry, Yale University, USA
Dr. He has won publication awards from the International Association of Energy Economics and the National Wildlife Federation.Christopher Morris is owner of Morris Books and a professional lexicographer who has edited more than 20 different dictionaries on a wide variety of subjects. Cleveland is a member of the American Statistical Association’s Committee on Energy Statistics, an advisory group to the Department of
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 topicsWindow essays on subjects such as life cycle assessment, methane, and tragedy of the commons written by leading scientists in the fieldDefinitions are accompanied by photos and illustrationsOver 2,200 new or revised termsSeventy-five percent of photos and illustrations either revised or new for this edition. 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. The Dic