EnergY Supply and Renewable Resources part of the Global
Issues series, which is
designed to be a first-stop resource for research on the key challenges facing the world
today. Each volume contains three sections, beginning with an introduction that clearly
defines the issue, followed by detailed case studies of the issue's impact in the United
States and several other countries or regions. The second section draws together
sigrificant U.S. and international primary source documents, and the third section
gathers useful research tools such as brief biographies, facts and figures, an annotated
bibliography, andl more. A fpreword written by an expert in the field complements each
volume. A chronology, glossary, and index provide additional help.
As the global economy grows and thrives, the worldwide demand for energy resources
increases. Energy Supply and Renewable Resources examines the history behind industri-
alized nations' dependence on natural resources, particularly fossil fuels, as well as
developing nations' increasing consumption of these resources. This eye-opening vol-
ume draws parallels between the energy-related challenges faced by the United
States
and several other key nations: China, Germany, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, and Venezuela
Through source documents, statistical data, graphs, and charts, this volume surveys cur-
rent energy consumption and production trends and presents evidence of the need to
harness alternative, renewable sources of energy. At a time of insecurity and uncertain-
ty about sources of energy worldwide, this volume is an invaluable educational tool for
young adults who are in a position to truly make a difference in the future of the Earth's
natural resources.