Energy, Supplies, Sustainability, and Costs

by Gale

Overview

Complete coverage of current social issues in a single resource, The latest information on the most important social issues in America today is the hallmark of this well-established series for high school students. Completely updated every two years, the Information Plus® Reference Series gives readers a clear and comprehensive summary of the most up-to-date research, legislation and more on each subject - all of which are vividly illustrated by numerous tables, charts, and graphs. Ideal for class assignments, reports, and research projects, the series has a distinct, easy-to-understand style that students will appreciate. The Information Plus® Reference Series provides: Up-to-date statistical information on the volume's subject that gives students the most current data available - all from one source, Discussions of hundreds of topics and subtopics, providing valuable explanations of statistics, Tables, charts, and graphs, vividly illustrating facts and figures, Resources section and directory of important organizations in each volume - including key e-mail addresses and Web site URLs - that offer the best avenues for continued research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781414481395
Publisher:	Gale Group
Publication date:	04/12/2013
Series:	Gale Information Plus Reference Series
Pages:	147
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Preface vii

Chapter 1 An Energy Overview 1

Chapter 2 Oil 21

Chapter 3 Natural Gas 41

Chapter 4 Coal 57

Chapter 5 Nuclear Energy 71

Chapter 6 Renewable Energy 85

Chapter 7 Energy Reserves-Oil, Gas, Coal, and Uranium 101

Chapter 8 Electricity 111

Chapter 9 Energy Conservation 121

Important Names and Addresses 133

Resources 135

Index 137