Power & Energy Products

Edited by Rajesh Basrur, Koh Swee Lean Collin

The rising demand for energy, the higher costs of oil and gas, and the association of fossil fuels with adverse climate change have all brought a renewed interest in nuclear energy. Nuclear power, however, is itself controversial, because of its costs, its environmental effects and the security…

Hardback – 2012-06-15
Routledge
Routledge Security in Asia Pacific Series

By Benjamin K. Sovacool, Scott Victor Valentine

This book offers a comprehensive assessment of the dynamics driving, and constraining, nuclear power development in Asia, Europe and North America, providing detailed comparative analysis. The book formulates a theory of nuclear socio-political economy which highlights six factors necessary for…

Hardback – 2012-05-24
Routledge
Routledge Global Security Studies

By Almas Heshmati

Stability of the electricity industry is crucial for　economic growth of all nations. Sustainable economic growth cannot be accomplished without secured energy supply.　The book underlines how　management of the electricity industry should be conducted and the efficient form of electricity market…

Hardback – 2011-10-20
Routledge

By Agra FNP Research

The intensive exploration of natural resources has begun to take a heavy toll on the environment, economic models appear to have been worn out, and major cultural and technological transformations are underway. The energy issue is particularly important in the context of the technological and…

Hardback – 2011-10-07
CRC Press

By Alex Kemp

Written by the leading expert in UK petroleum economics, this study provides a new, unique, in-depth analysis of the development of British policies towards the North Sea oil and gas industry from the early 1960s to the early 1980s.  Drawing on full access to the UK Government’s relevant…

Hardback – 2011-09-15
Routledge
Government Official History Series

By Alex Kemp

Written by the leading expert in the history of UK energy, this study provides new, in-depth analysis of the development of UK petroleum policies towards the North Sea oil and gas industry from the early 1960s to the early 1980s. Following on from volume I (The Growing Dominance of the State) to…

Hardback – 2011-09-15
Routledge
Government Official History Series

By Philip Andrews-Speed, Roland Dannreuther

China’s rapid economic growth has led to a huge increase in its domestic energy needs. This book provides a critical overview of how China’s growing need for oil imports is shaping its international economic and diplomatic strategy and how this affects global political relations and behaviour.…

Hardback – 2011-05-10
Routledge
Routledge Contemporary China Series

By Agra FNP Research

The intensive exploration of natural resources has begun to take a heavy toll on the environment, economic models appear to have been worn out, and major cultural and technological transformations are underway. The energy issue is particularly important in the context of the technological and…

Hardback – 2011-02-04
CRC Press

Edited by Veera Boddu, Paul Redner

The development, processing, and lifecycle environmental impact analysis of energetic materials all pose various challenges and potential dangers. Because safety concerns severely limit study of these substances at most research facilities, engineers will especially appreciate a tool that…

Hardback – 2010-12-07
CRC Press

By Trevor Findlay

The book considers the implications of the nuclear energy revival for global governance in the areas of safety, security and non-proliferation. Increased global warming, the energy demands of China, India and other emerging economic powerhouses and the problems facing traditional and alternative…

Hardback – 2010-11-17
Routledge
Routledge Global Security Studies

Edited by David P. Wilkinson, Jiujun Zhang, Rob Hui, Jeffrey Fergus, Xianguo Li

A Detailed, Up-to-Date Treatment of Key Developments in PEMFC MaterialsThe potential to revolutionize the way we power our world Because of its lower temperature and special polymer electrolyte membrane, the proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is well-suited for transportation, portable, and…

Hardback – 2009-11-24
CRC Press
Green Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Edited by Peter Strachan, David Lal, David Toke

The aim of the book is to analyse the factors that have influenced wind power outcomes in a range of countries which have featured significant wind power deployment programmes. A central theme is the relationship between patterns of ownership and the outcomes. These flow from different social…

Hardback – 2009-09-08
Routledge
Routledge Studies in Science, Technology and Society