{"product_id":"energy-security-an-interdisciplinary-approach-hardback-9780470689042","title":"Energy Security; An Interdisciplinary Approach (Hardback) 9780470689042","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eEnergy Security\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Interdisciplinary Approach\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGawdat Bahgat (Edited by), G Bahgat (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470689042, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 4 March 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e254 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.2 x 17.4 x 2 cm, 0.585 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSecurity of Energy supply is a major concern for all modern societies, intensified by skyrocketing demand in India and China and increasing international competition over fossil fuel deposits. \u003ci\u003eEnergy Security: An Interdisciplinary Approach\u003c\/i\u003e gives A comparative analysis from both consumers' and producers' perspectives. It uniquely combines economics, geology, international relations, business, history, public management and political science, in one comprehensive volume, highlighting the vulnerabilities and need to move to more sustainable energy sources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author provides a number of useful case studies to demonstrate the theory, including perspectives from consuming regions such as the United States, the European Union, and China, and from exporting regions; the Middle East, Africa, Russia and the Caspian Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ecoverage on theoretical and empirical frameworks so readers are able to analyse concepts relevant to new laws and policies in energy security\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eup-to-date coverage on ‘green energy', outlining research on the balance between meeting energy needs and avoiding polluting the environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ean examination of the three most prominent international energy organizations; International Energy Agency, International Energy Forum, and Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea full Glossary listing all important terms used in the energy field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis study holds important information for policymakers, politicians, energy specialists, scientists and post-graduate and final year students of energy and international relations. With its clear written style, it will also engage other professionals who are interested in international political economy and the future of global energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAbout the Author.  \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Abbreviations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Energy Security.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Diversification of Energy Mix.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 United States.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Oil.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Natural Gas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Coal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Nuclear Power.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Ethanol.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 The Quest for an Energy Strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Conclusion: the Way Forward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 European Union.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 The EU Energy Outlook.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Russia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Central Asia\/Caspian Sea Region.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Mediterranean Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Gulf Cooperation Council.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Conclusion: the Way Ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 China.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Regulatory Authority.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Oil.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Coal.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Natural Gas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Nuclear Power.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Renewable Energy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Overseas Exploration and Production.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Persian Gulf.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Socio-economic and Political Challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Saudi Arabia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Iran.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Iraq.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Conclusion: the Way Forward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Africa.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Algeria.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Libya.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Sudan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Angola.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Nigeria.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 United States and Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Europe and Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9 Conclusion: the Way Ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Caspian Sea.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Hydrocarbon Resources - An Assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 The Legal Status of the Caspian Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Geopolitical Rivalry and Pipeline Diplomacy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Conclusion: the Way Forward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Russia.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Oil Sector.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Natural Gas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 The Energy Strategy - 2030.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 The Arctic Hydrocarbons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Russia-EU Energy Partnership.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Russia, the Middle East, and OPEC.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Energy Sector Organization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 Conclusion: the Way Forward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 OPEC and Gas-OPEC.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 OPEC: History and Evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 OPEC: Objectives, Membership, and Organization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 OPEC Summits.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 OPEC Long-Term Strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Gas OPEC.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 GECF and OPEC.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Oil vs. Gas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8 Conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 International Energy Agency.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 The Founding of the IEA.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 The International Energy Program.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Structure of the IEA.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Energy Security.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 How Did the System Work?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Conclusion.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Energy Security.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 The International Energy Forum (IEF).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Joint Oil Data Initiative.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Conclusion: the Way Forward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Computer science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Computer science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Computer%20science%20%5BUY%5D%22\"\u003eUY\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52278021423384,"sku":"9780470689042","price":80.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470689042.jpg?v=1781455811","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/energy-security-an-interdisciplinary-approach-hardback-9780470689042","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}