Energy Security (Paperback)

R. Dannreuther

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Many of the richest energy-producing regions of the world are wrought with conflict and billions of the world's poorest suffer the daily insecurity of energy poverty. All the while our planet is increasingly under pressure because of our continued dependence on fossil fuels. It is easy to see why energy security has become one of the major global challenges of the twenty-first century. In this book, Roland Dannreuther offers a new and comprehensive approach to understanding energy security. Drawing on the latest research, he treats energy security as a value that is continually in dynamic conflict with other core values, such as economic prosperity and sustainability. The different physical properties of the key energy resources coal, oil, gas, nuclear and renewables are of course critical for the differing manifestations of energy insecurity. But it is the social, economic and political contexts, developed over time and place, which are essential for a fuller appreciation of contemporary energy challenges. In highlighting the history and politics of energy security and the critical role played by power and justice in framing these debates, this incisive and cutting-edge analysis is a go-to introduction for students grappling with the complexities of energy security today.

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Imprint:	Polity Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2017
Authors:	R. Dannreuther
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	204
ISBN-13:	978-0-7456-6191-9
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Management of land & natural resources Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7456-6191-2
Barcode:	9780745661919