Binding: Paperback
Description: Energy Systems and Sustainability provides an exploration of the economic social environmental and policy issues raised by current systems of energy use as well as describing their key physical and engineering features. From an overview of the historical evolution of the world's energy systems through the principles underlying their use to future prospects and sustainability this comprehensive text provides thorough coverage of contemporary energy conversion systems and their impact on society and the environment. The engaging writing style and frequent use of illustrations makes the text accessible for students of all backgrounds and levels. Feature boxes throughout the text present explanations of the more advanced topics and detailed energy arithmetic is addressed in the appendix. The new edition has been thoroughly updated to include the most recent statistics and developments in this rapidly moving field. Digital formats and resources Energy Systems and Sustainability is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats. The e - book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www. oxfordtextbooks. co. uk/ebooks The online resources to accompany Energy Systems and Sustainability include: For students: Links to sources of further information and up - to - date energy statistics Self - assessment questions For registered adopters of the book: Figures from the book available for download
Title: Energy Systems And Sustainability
Author(s): Warren James (The Open University)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198767640
Pages: 648 Pages
Publication Date: 9/30/2021
Category: Sustainability