Overview
Offers a wide and inclusive approach covering multiple energy sources
Critically examines existing writings on energy humanities, and proposes directions for future research
Original contributions utilize different theoretical and methodological tools to address a variety of energy-related topics
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Table of contents (12 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Energy and the Humanities
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Social and Political Implications of Energy
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Representations of Energy
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About this book
Through numerous case studies, Energy Humanities and Energy Transition looks to the past, present, and future in search of examples of best practices and possible models for pathways to a successful energy transition and life ‘after oilʼ. While much of existing research on energy humanities has been criticised for its excessive focus on oil, this book considers a wide range of energy resources, including nuclear energy, renewables, and natural gas. Furthermore, it brings to the forefront under-researched topics such as the colonial legacy inscribed in energy infrastructure and the energy history of the humanities. The contributions in this volume explore not only how the perspectives and expertise of the humanities and social sciences can alter the discourse on energy transition, and our way of thinking about possible solutions and future scenarios, but also how their new focus on energy affects the disciplines themselves.
Energy Humanities and Energy Transition presents a variety of theories, methods, topics, and disciplinary angles, meaning it will be of interest to a wide audience, from practitioners and policy makers, to students and researchers working across the humanities and social sciences. The thematically oriented structure, distinct focus of each individual chapter, and the comprehensive introduction and conclusion that contextualize the contributions within the wider framework of energy transition, make this edited book accessible to readers from many different fields and suitable for various university programs.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Nada Kujundžićʼs research interests include fairy tales and their adaptations, short prose narratives, popular culture, and childrenʼs literature. She publishes articles and book reviews in Croatian and international journals.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Energy Humanities. Current State and Future Directions
Editors: Matúš Mišík, Nada Kujundžić
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57480-2
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Energy, Energy (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-57479-6Published: 03 November 2020
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-57482-6Published: 03 November 2021
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-57480-2Published: 02 November 2020
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIII, 213
Number of Illustrations: 2 b/w illustrations, 2 illustrations in colour
Topics: Energy, general, Culture and Technology, Natural Resource and Energy Economics, Science and Technology Studies, Climate Change Management and Policy, International Political Economy