Explores energy; discussing the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources and its history, development, uses, importance, conservation, and management.

Includes index.

Concepts of energy resources and geographical distributions -- The History of energy and its impact of civilization -- Types of resources: nonrenewable and renewable -- Development of energy resources -- The use and impacts of energy -- The Importance of energy: goods and services -- Management of energy resources -- Conservation of precious energy resources -- Conclusion: Future issues-more than just power .