This two volume set presents the basics of energy, while shedding light on the past, present, and future of world energy. The authors lay out of the basics of energy science, alongside the politics, economics, and social issues that impact its harnessing, distribution, and use. …
All organizations must cope with future uncertainties. These uncertainties affect the strategic choices they make. They must commit scarce organizational resources to future outcomes which they have little assurance will come into being. Marcus explores how decision makers in th…
"All organizations must cope with future uncertainties. These uncertainties affect the strategic choices they make. They must commit scarce organizational resources to future outcomes which they have little assurance will come into being. Marcus explores how decision makers in t…
Regional transformation : energy transition in the Rhine Region -- The post-war reconstruction and the rise of oil, 1945-1951 -- Oil unbounded: the coal crisis of 1957-8 -- The growth of chemical clusters in the Rhine Region, 1960-73 -- Regional connections : from Rhine to pipel…
Introduction : energy and empire -- Water -- Animals -- Humans -- Environment -- Risk -- Fossil. "Global decarbonization is humanity's most pressing challenge. Powering Empire offers the first historical roadmap charting how the world was carbonized. It also jettisons some misl…