American Energy: The Politics of 21st Century Policy

American Energy: The Politics of 21st Century Policy
ISBN-10
148331068X
ISBN-13
9781483310688
Category
Political Science
Pages
232
Language
English
Published
2014-02-18
Publisher
CQ Press
Author
Walter A. Rosenbaum

Description

There are rapid, and sometimes radical, changes now transforming energy production and consumption in the United States. Utilizing contemporary examples throughout his narrative, Walter A. Rosenbaum captures this transformation in American Energy: The Politics of 21st Century Policy while analyzing how important actors, institutions, and issues impact American energy policymaking. With clear explanations of relevant energy technologies—from controversial fracking to mountain top mining to nuclear waste storage—the book first looks at the policy options available in governing the energy economy and then discusses specific resources (petroleum and natural gas, coal, nuclear power, electricity, renewable energy, conservation) and the global energy challenges associated with climate change. This is a perfect supplement for any environmental politics course.

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