"Non-technical version of Energy: technology and directions for the future"--P. vii.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-233) and index.
A brief history of energy consumption -- Energy options: fossil energy -- Energy options: nuclear energy -- Energy options: solar energy -- Energy options: wind and water -- Energy options: biomass and synfuels -- Hydrogen, an energy carrier -- Electricity generation and distribution -- Energy, economics and the environment -- Energy forecasts.