The Coal Question: An Inquiry Concerning the Progress of the Nation, and the Probable Exhaustion of Our Coal Mines (1866)

The Coal Question is a book written by William Stanley Jevons in 1866 that explores the issue of the increasing demand for coal in the UK and the potential exhaustion of coal mines. Jevons argues that the economic growth of the country is heavily dependent on the availability of coal, which is used as a primary source of energy for industrial production, transportation, and heating. He predicts that the country's coal reserves will eventually run out, which will have a significant impact on the economy and the way of life of the people.The book provides a detailed analysis of the history of coal mining in the UK, the technology and methods used in mining, and the economic and social implications of the coal industry. Jevons also looks at the potential alternatives to coal, including the use of other fossil fuels, such as oil and gas, and the development of renewable energy sources.The Coal Question is considered a seminal work in the field of energy economics and has had a significant impact on the way policymakers and economists think about energy and resource management. Jevons' ideas about the relationship between energy consumption and economic growth are still relevant today, and the book remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and future of energy production and consumption.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.