Energy Security
An Interdisciplinary Approach
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Beschreibung
Security of Energy supply is a major concern for all modernsocieties, intensified by skyrocketing demand in India and Chinaand increasing international competition over fossil fuel deposits.Energy Security: An Interdisciplinary Approach gives Acomparative analysis from both consumers' and producers'perspectives. It uniquely combines economics, geology,international relations, business, history, public management andpolitical science, in one comprehensive volume, highlighting thevulnerabilities and need to move to more sustainable energysources.
The author provides a number of useful case studies todemonstrate the theory, including perspectives from consumingregions such as the United States, the European Union, and China,and from exporting regions; the Middle East, Africa, Russia and theCaspian Sea.
Key features include:
* coverage on theoretical and empirical frameworks so readers areable to analyse concepts relevant to new laws and policies inenergy security
* up-to-date coverage on 'green energy', outlining researchon the balance between meeting energy needs and avoiding pollutingthe environment
* an examination of the three most prominent international energyorganizations; International Energy Agency, International EnergyForum, and Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
* a full Glossary listing all important terms used in the energyfield
This study holds important information for policymakers,politicians, energy specialists, scientists and post-graduate andfinal year students of energy and international relations. With itsclear written style, it will also engage other professionals whoare interested in international political economy and the future ofglobal energy.
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Gawdat Bahgat
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