Isbn: 9781332782918 - conservation through engineering (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This fascinating book by the Secretary of the Interior addresses the crucial aspects of the United States' power supply, particularly its reliance on coal and petroleum. In the backdrop of the coal strike, this timely work explores the issues of our energy policies and national dependence on these resources. The author posits that in order to have a better future, it is fundamental to have a deep understanding of our present resource situation. Giving readers a detailed look at the coal industry, the author uncovers the myriad factors that affect the yearly coal miners' schedule, including the unexpected consequence of seasonal demand and its effect on the price of coal to consumers. However, the author goes beyond the mining of coal and oil, touching on the future of power in the United States. The book also explores alternative power sources like hydroelectric plants and solar, oil shale, and internal combustion engines, while investigating the future potential and limitations of each. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…