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The Energy Age: A Guide to the Use and Abuse of Energy in the World Today [Hardcover]

Robert Kyriakides (Author), Gary Hicks (Illustrator)

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Publication Date: 21 Jun 2006

This book focuses on the age we live in, the energy age. Traditional energy sources are described and their relationships to climate change, as are low and zero carbon technologies in non technical language.

Energy policies in the UK, the EU, the USA and the rest of the world are examined and the author introduces four principles that ought to govern energy use.

There is an extensive technical glossary and a comprehensive index.

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Energy policies in the UK, the EU, the USA and the rest of the world are examined and the author introduces four principles that ought to govern energy use.

There is an extensive technical glossary and a comprehensive index.

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Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Genersys Plc (21 Jun 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0954323238
ISBN-13: 978-0954323233
Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.6 x 3.4 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,740,168 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"Clearly structured, amply illustrated and, above all, lucidly written, this book contains many useful insights" -- Prof essor John Chesshire, Past President Institute of Energy

"Those who clamour for even more economic growth to solve society's problems should read the Energy Age and think again." -- Brian Czech, Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy

"a timely work that provides a useful analysis on a vital subject" -- Norman Baker MP

About the Author

Born of Greek-Cypriot and Czechoslovakian parents, Robert Kyriakides studied law at Manchester University and practised as a commercial lawyer in Central London. In 2000 he founded Genersys, a renewable energy business. Robert has written books about true crime and cricket.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Energy Age 13 Jun 2006

By Holly Fausett

Format:Hardcover

Finally!! A book that answers the need to have a clear understanding of the issues surrounding all energy sources. It is clearly written, and well organized. It explains the physics and facts without being boring or difficult to understand. This is a perfect resource for all households.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive Review of the State of Play, just with editing errors 5 Feb 2008

By Andrew Harmsworth

Format:Hardcover

This is a great book, don't get me wrong. The author has spent what must have been years researching energy use and production. An easy read throughout, it is let down by a single thing: poor editing. All too frequently, words are either missing or repeated. Furthermore technical units are used and abused - this is a great shame. Simple copy editing by a secondary school physics teacher (like me!) would have picked up most of these errors.

That said, the primary content is well put together and up to date. Obviously this is a rapidly-moving field, but I would consider its purchase useful for the next 3-4 years. After that date it would be in need of revision. Peak Coal, for instance, is a relatively new phenomenon which it ignores.

Thanks, Robert, for putting everything together in one volume. It is appreciated - if only our politicians could read!

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4.0 out of 5 stars A worthwhile read 27 Feb 2007

By Richard J. Shumack

Format:Hardcover

This is a very interesting book, good quality, easy to read and great pictures. Great if you have an interest in the environment, energy efficiency, global warming etc.

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