A Declaration of Energy Independence: How Freedom from Foreign Oil Can Improve National Security, Our Economy, and the Environment - Market Research Reports - Research and Markets

Printer Friendly

Printed from http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/614902

A Declaration of Energy Independence: How Freedom from Foreign Oil Can Improve National Security, Our Economy, and the Environment

Description:

How Freedom from Foreign Oil Can Improve National Security, Our Economy, and the Environment

America needs a plan for moving toward energy independence. Gyrating gasoline prices, fiery explosions on nightly broadcasts from the oil-rich Persian Gulf, and warming of the planet from the burning of carbon fuels remind us almost daily about the negative impact of our current energy system on our lives. Yet the debates in Washington are disquieting to the careful observer. Economic mythologies (of the right and the left) replace factual analysis and science as the basis of decision making. The right believes the lesson of the 1970s: that government controls disrupt energy markets and we need to get the government out of energy. The left believes that the government needs to impose its will on private interests, but that the special interests (particularly the greedy oil companies) are always able to thwart the national interest. Neither of these simplifications stands up to careful economic analysis. The vast array of energy choices baffles average citizens trying to figure out the right thing to do.

This is a book on how America can become energy independent. Part of this book explains the successful and unsuccessful ways America has tried to solve its last energy crisis, when the gasoline lines of the 1970s paralyzed the nation, boosted energy for a time to the top of the national agenda, helped topple three presidents, and provoked the most vigorous debate about what to do about energy in the countrys history. The fervent attempts of the period to resolve the nations fuel emergencies show realistic, economically and politically viable solutions to our current and growing energy and oil crises.

Part I of the book answers the key questions:
After all these years, why do we still rely on fuels from hugely expensive and unstable parts of the globe?
What are the roots of current American relations with countries like Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Iraq?
How economically viable are alternative technologies that can lead to a better future?
Are there economic lessons from the failures or successes of the past that might inform our current debates?

Part II gives an 8-point plan for a Declaration of Energy Independence.

If you have wondered about how America can break links between oil consumption, terrorism, and the war in Iraq, A Declaration of Energy Independence: How Freedom from Foreign Oil Can Improve National Security, Our Economy, and the Environment will show you how our country can gain energy independence and solve its energy crisis. Written by a top energy expert, this book outlines seven economically and politically viable ways America can more efficiently use and produce energy. Find out how carbon fuels negatively impact our lives and understand the political framework of the energy crisis.

Reviews:

"Evenhanded and insightful historya compelling tutorial for anyone seeking to understand the geopolitical forces that have America over a barrel of oil." (Atlanta Journal-Constitution, August 10, 2008) "...an outpost of sanity in the mostly absurd babble surrounding the 'energy crisis'" (E & P, September, 2008)

Contents:

Introduction: Why Energy Independence Matters More Than Iraq.

PART ONE: The Problem of Americas Energy Dependence.
- Americas Plunge into Reliance on Foreign Oil.
- A Forgotten Victory Gives Hope: How America Solved Its Last Energy Crisis and Cut Oil Imports in Half.
- Lapsing Back into Oil Addiction: Retreating from Battle under Presidents Reagan, Bush, Clinton, and Bush.
- Blood and Treasure: The Heavy Cost of Dependence on Middle East Oil.
- Fossil Fuels and Global Warming: A Dangerous Experiment with the Planet.
- The Magic and Limits of Market-Based Solutions.
- Seeing through the Ideological Blinders (of the Right and the Left).

PART TWO: Seven Economically and Politically Viable Paths to Energy Independence.
- Solution One: Store Massive Emergency Reserves.
- Solution Two: Drive the Car of the Future.
- Solution Three: Bring Alternative Fuels to Market.
- Solution Four: Plug into an Electric Future.
- Solution Five: Adopt Energy Taxes Liberals and Conservatives Can Like.
- Solution Six: Make Energy Conservation a Patriotic Duty.
- Solution Seven: Throw Some "Hail Marys".

PART THREE: Securing Our National Future
- What We Need from National Leaders (and from Voters)

Acknowledgments

Notes

Index

Author

Jay Hakes leads the Energy Information Administration at the U.S. Department of Energy. From 1993 to 2000, he oversaw the collection and dissemination of Americas official energy data. With a reputation for solid analysis impervious to political pressure, Jays views have been frequently sought after by both sides of the aisle in Congress and he has testified before congressional committees over 25 times. He has been interviewed and quoted by almost every major national news organization, including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the Fox News Network, and national satellite radio. Jay earned a PhD from Duke and began his career teaching political science at the University of New Orleans. Throughout his career he has tried to bridge the gap between the languages of academe and the average American, having served as a panel member for the National Academy of Sciences and the writer of 30-second television spots rated some of the most effective in modern campaign history.

Ordering:

Order Online - visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/614902

Order by Fax - using the order form below

Order By Post - print the order form below and send to

Research and Markets,
Guinness Centre,
Taylors Lane,
Dublin 8,
Ireland.

Page 1 of 2
Printed 29/11/2009 14:51:23

Fax Order Form
To place an order via fax simply print this form, fill in the information below and fax the completed form to
646-607-1907 (from USA) or +353 1 6849977 (from Rest of World). If you have any questions please email help@researchandmarkets.net

Order information
Please verify that the product information is correct and select the format you require.


Product Name:
A Declaration of Energy Independence: How Freedom from Foreign Oil Can Improve National Security, Our Economy, and the Environment
Web Address:
http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/614902
Office Code:
OC8HJNPOUMUXU

Report formats
Please enter the quantity of the report format you require.

	Format	Quantity	Price
	Hard Copy		€28.00 + EUR€ 25.00 Shipping/Handling *

* Shipping/Handling is only charged once per order.

Contact information
Please enter all the information below in BLOCK CAPITALS.


	First Name:	Last Name:
	Email Address:
	Job Title:
	Organisation:
	Address:
	City:
	Postal/Zip Code:
	Country:
	Phone Number:
	Fax Number:

Please fax this form to:
(646) 607-1907 or (646) 964-6609 (from USA)
+353-1-481-1716 or +353-1-653-1571 (from Rest of World)

Page 2 of 2
Printed 29/11/2009 14:51:23

Payment information

Please indicate the payment method you would like to use by selecting the appropriate box.

Pay by Credit Card:

	American Express
	Diners Club
	Master Card
	Visa


Cardholder's Name:

Cardholder's Signature:

Expiry Date:	/

Card Number:

CVV Security Code:

Issue Date:	/ (Diners Club only)

Pay by Check:

Please post the check, accompanied by this form, to:

Research and Markets,
Guinness Centre,
Taylors Lane,
Dublin 8,
Ireland.

Pay by Wire Transfer:

Please transfer funds to:


Account number:	83313083
Sort code:	98-53-30
Swift code:	ULSBIE2D
IBAN number:	IE78ULSB98533083313083
Bank Address:	Ulster Bank, 27-35 Main St, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland.

If you have a Marketing Code please enter it below:
	Marketing Code:

Please note that by ordering from Research and Markets you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions at http://www.researchandmarkets.com/info/terms.asp

Please fax this form to:
(646) 607-1907 or (646) 964-6609 (from USA)
+353-1-481-1716 or +353-1-653-1571 (from Rest of World)