{"product_id":"9780470430620","title":"Alternative Energy For Dummies","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAlternative Energy For Dummies\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRik DeGunther\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Energy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe myths and facts about alternative fuels–and how they impact our lives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the price of energy continues to soar, so too has the demand for alternative energy. But there's no clear \"winner\" in the race to replace fossil fuels. \u003ci\u003eAlternative Energy For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e explores the current fossil fuel conundrum and society's growing need for more and more energy. Cutting through the competing claims, this book offers a multifaceted examination of alternative energy, including solar, wind, nuclear, biomass, geothermal, biofuel, and other sources. Each alternative scenario is compared to current fossil-fuel intensive practices in the scientific, environmental, social, political, and economic realms. Readers also gain insight into the future of energy production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRik DeGunther\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e Author,\u003c\/i\u003e Solar Power Your Home For Dummies \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e  Energy Efficient Homes For Dummies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e04 May 2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor Dummies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470430620\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e384\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315360854156,"sku":"9780470430620","price":23.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470430620.jpg?v=1780236099","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470430620","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}