The Geography of Energy Routledge Library Editions: Energy Series

Originally published in 1964 and revised in 1971. This is an examination of the three principal factors which influence energy production and consumption, and the associated trade in fuel and power: market, transport and politics. Topics discussed include the economics of oil pipelines and tankers; the location of electricity generation and of gas manufacture, inter-fuel competition, and national and international energy policies.

Preface 1. Introduction 2. The Basic Complexity 3. The Market i 4. The Market ii 5. Transport i 6. Transport ii 7. Transport iii 8. Political Factors i 9. Political Factors ii