This book integrates and synthesizes concepts pertaining to energy and resource quality, originally derived in the natural and physical sciences and applies them to human economic systems. It examines how energy is used to transform natural resources into economic goods and analyzes the economic implications of fluctuating energy costs. The book applies the concept of Energy Return on Investment to measure economic effects of rising energy costs and to evaluate alternatives. In addition, it treats characteristics of alternative energy sources, environmental effects of energy extraction and use and management of energy resources.
- ISBN10 0870812580
- ISBN13 9780870812583
- Publish Date 1 January 1992 (first published 17 April 1986)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 18 August 1997
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University of Colorado,Department of Fine Arts
- Edition 2nd Revised edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 599
- Language English