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Energy has emerged as a critical determinant of the modern economy. The crucial linkages between energy and economy have raised serious questions for policy-makers of both the advanced and developing societies. Security of energy is, undoubtedly, vital for the economic development but, at the same time, maintenance of ecological balance is needed for protecting the overall environment for the future generation.
The book entitled Energy Security and Environmental Sustainability thoroughly examines the complexities of energy, economy and environment. The work is the comprehensive and critical assessment of the complex relationship among energy, economy and environment. The author is convinced that this book would be an indispensable source of knowledge on the issue of energy security and environmental sustainability and extremely helpful for policy-makers, academicians as well as researchers.

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Energy, Environment and Development: Emerging Perspectives.3.Challenges of Energy Security in the Asia Pacific Region . 4. Rise of the Chinese Economy and Strategy for Energy Security.5. Growth of the Indian Economy and Need for Energy Security. 6. Growing Energy Consumption in China and India and its Implications for America. 7. China, Japan and South Koreas Scramble for the African Energy. 8. Energy Security and Sustainable Development: A Case Study of Nigeria. 9. Energy Crisis and Strategy for Alternative Energy Management . Appendices. Bibliography. Index.