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At a time when humanity is challenged by fossil fuel depletion and climate change, this book explains the development of wind power as a major energy growth sector, stressing the interactions between political, economic and social dimensions as the key to understanding public acceptability and uptak...
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| Literature type: | Electronic Software eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Energy, climate and the environment |
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http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9780230286672 |
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At a time when humanity is challenged by fossil fuel depletion and climate change, this book explains the development of wind power as a major energy growth sector, stressing the interactions between political, economic and social dimensions as the key to understanding public acceptability and uptake. 'Szarka provides a solid, well-argued and structured analysis of wind energy in Europe. His conclusions provide insightful lessons for future (wind) energy policy at national and European level.' - Raphael Sauter, Journal of Common Market Studies. |
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Electronic book text. Epublication based on: 9781403989857, 2007. |
| Carrier Form: | 248 p. |
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9781403989857 9780230286672 : 0230286674 : |
| CLC: | TK8 |
| Contents: | Contextualising the Wind Power Debate Diagnosing the Wind Sector Mobilising for Wind Power Promoting Wind Power through National Policies Drawing Policy Lessons from Cross-National Comparisons Integrating Wind Power into the Electricity Supply Industry Siting, Planning and Acceptability Contesting Wind Power Reviewing the Outcomes: Policy Learning and Path Choices. |