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Podobnik, Bruce, 1968-

Global energy shifts : fostering sustainability in a turbulent age / Bruce Podobnik. - Philadelphia, PA : Temple University Press, 2006 - v, 223 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [189]-216) and index.

1. Global energy shifts in world historical perspective -- 2. The rise of coal -- 3. Conflict in coal and the emergence of new energy systems -- 4. The first period in crisis -- 5. The rise of oil, natural gas, and nuclear power -- 6. The second period in crisis -- 7. Toward a sustainable energy system -- -- Appendix A: Sources and methods used to compile energy data -- Appendix B: Glossary of petroleum company names -- Appendix C: Sources of strike data in energy industries

ISBN: 1592132936 (cloth : alk. paper) 9781592132935 (cloth : alk. paper) 1592132944 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781592132942 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2005043943

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA599135 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 013343165 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Energy policy.
Power resources.
Energy industries--History.
Sustainable development.
Politique �energ�etique.
Ressources �energ�etiques.
Industries �energ�etiques--Histoire.
D�eveloppement durable.

LC Class. No.: HD 9502.A2 / P63 2006