Heat, power and light : revolutions in energy services /
"In this book, Roger Fouquet investigates the impacts of technological innovations and economic development over the last thousand years on our ability to provide heat, power, transport and light. Using a unique data set, collected over a decade, the analysis identifies the forces driving revol...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cheltenham :
Edward Elgar,
c2008.
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| Summary: | "In this book, Roger Fouquet investigates the impacts of technological innovations and economic development over the last thousand years on our ability to provide heat, power, transport and light. Using a unique data set, collected over a decade, the analysis identifies the forces driving revolutions in energy services. The framework, analysis and insights in this book offer an original perspective on future energy markets, transitions to low-carbon economies and strategies for addressing climate change."--Jacket. |
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| Physical Description: | xii, 470 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 439-457) and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9781845426606 (hbk.) 1845426606 (hbk.) |