Security of Energy supply is a major concern for all modern
societies, intensified by skyrocketing demand in India and China
and increasing international competition over fossil fuel deposits.
"Energy Security: An Interdisciplinary Approach" gives A
comparative analysis from both consumers' and producers'
perspectives. It uniquely combines economics, geology,
international relations, business, history, public management and
political science, in one comprehensive volume, highlighting the
vulnerabilities and need to move to more sustainable energy
sources.
The author provides a number of useful case studies to
demonstrate the theory, including perspectives from consuming
regions such as the United States, the European Union, and China,
and from exporting regions; the Middle East, Africa, Russia and the
Caspian Sea.
Key features include: coverage on theoretical and empirical
frameworks so readers are able to analyse concepts relevant to new
laws and policies in energy securityup-to-date coverage on 'green
energy', outlining research on the balance between meeting energy
needs and avoiding polluting the environmentan examination of the
three most prominent international energy organizations;
International Energy Agency, International Energy Forum, and
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries a full Glossary
listing all important terms used in the energy field
This study holds important information for policymakers,
politicians, energy specialists, scientists and post-graduate and
final year students of energy and international relations. With its
clear written style, it will also engage other professionals who
are interested in international political economy and the future of
global energy.
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