Wind energy in America : a history / by Robert W. Righter.
Wind energy in America : a history / by Robert W. Righter.
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Publisher
Norman, Okla. : University of Oklahoma Press, 1996.
Date
1996.
Call Numbers
N621.312136/12
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Language
English
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Physical content
xxi, 361 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Contents
1. Human Use of Wind Energy -- 2. A Connection Is Made: Wind into Electricity -- 3. Exploring the Possibilities -- 4. Wind Energy Finds a Place -- 5. The REA Offers a Different Way -- 6. In the Doldrums, but Putnam and Thomas Emerge -- 7. In the Lee of the Energy Crisis, Wind Picks Up -- 8. The Ridd...
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Publisher
Norman, Okla. : University of Oklahoma Press, 1996.
Place of Publication
Oklahoma
Date Published
1996.
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Summary
Wind Energy in America, however, does not end in the past. Well over one-third of the narrative focuses on the contemporary development of wind energy and the international race for dominance in the wind-turbine business. Righter is courageous enough to take a stand regarding federal government research efforts (SERI, NRAL) and the crucial role of...
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Wind energy in America : a history / by Robert W. Righter.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N621.312136/12
Record Identifier
74VvDMegPeed
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ISBN
0806128127
9780806128122
DDC
621.312136
MMS ID
991004876449702626
