Geographical Dimensions of Energy

1. Front Matter

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2. Introduction

   1. Introduction

      • B. D. Solomon, F. J. Calzonetti

      Pages 1-6

3. Research Contributions in Energy Geography

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 7-7

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   2. Coal

      • Frank J. Calzonetti

      Pages 9-18

   3. Petroleum and Natural Gas

      • Ira M. Sheskin

      Pages 19-25

   4. Nuclear Energy

      • Martin Pasqualetti

      Pages 27-40

   5. Renewable Energy

      • Stephen W. Sawyer

      Pages 41-45

   6. Energy Conservation

      • Barry D. Solomon

      Pages 47-54

4. Resource Development Issues

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 55-55

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   2. Offshore Oil and Gas Development in the North Sea and the Gulf of Mexico

      • Ian R. Manners

      Pages 57-78

   3. Location and the Development of Energy Supplies from Biomass Sources

      • Donald W. Jones, John R. Krummel

      Pages 79-99

   4. The Development Potential of New Energy Resources: A Spatial-Economic Analysis of Coalbed Methane

      • Jeffrey P. Richetto

      Pages 101-121

   5. Planning for Nuclear Power Plant Accidents: Some Neglected Spatial and Behavioral Considerations

      • James H. Johnson Jr.

      Pages 123-154

5. Power Plant Siting and Land Use

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 155-155

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   2. Existing and Future Siting Patterns of Electric Utility Power Plants

      • J. Sherman Feher

      Pages 157-177

   3. Modeling Imperfect Spatial Energy Markets

      • Benjamin F. Hobbs

      Pages 179-199

   4. Nuclear Power in the US and UK: The Role of Siting in Safety Philosophy

      • John Fernie, Stanley Openshaw

      Pages 201-223

   5. Energy, Participation and Planning: The Case of Electricity Generation in Great Britain

      • Susan Owens

      Pages 225-253

   6. Land Requirements for Solar Electricity Alternatives

      • Philip R. Pryde

      Pages 255-275

6. Patterns of Energy Use

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 277-277

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This book is the first attempt to provide a comprehensive volume on the topic of energy geography. The book reviews research on energy geography, contain~ original refereed articles on energy and provides a chapter on future research directions in this subfield of geography. The book provides an overview of the research activity underway, and highlights the role of geographers and regional scientists in the study of energy topics. A diverse group of scholars contribute to the manuscript and the chapters show how di fferent research methodologies and approaches are employed in investigating a range of relevant energy problems. This book is intended for upper-level undergraduate students and graduate students in geography, regional science and related disciplines. It will also be useful to professional geographers who would like to know more about the energy geography subfield. Furthermore, the chapters will be interesting to applied geographers and energy policymakers who can see the value of the spatial perspective in addressing energy problems.

• Nuclear Energy
• Oil and Gas
• biomass
• development
• electricity
• energy
• energy consumption
• energy policy
• geography
• natural gas
• nuclear
• petroleum
• renewable energy
• research

`...it (the book) will surely feature on the reading lists of undergraduate courses on energy and be popular with its readers ... the book deserves a wide audience.'
The Geographical Association

• Department of Geology and Geography and Regional Research Institute, West Virginia University, USA

  Frank J. Calzonetti

• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, USA

  Frank J. Calzonetti, Barry D. Solomon

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