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Overview

PART I: Energy and Major Global Issues
     Chapter 1: An Introduction to Energy
     Chapter 2: Energy and Social Issues
     Chapter 3: Energy, the Environment and Health
     Chapter 4: Energy Security

PART II: Energy Resources and Technology Options
     Chapter 5: Energy Resources
     Chapter 6: Energy End-use Efiiciency
     Chapter 7: Renewable Energy Technologies
     Chapter 8: Advanced Energy Supply Technologies

PART III: Are Sustainable Futures Possible?
     Chapter 9: Energy Scenarios
     Chapter 10: Rural Energy in Developing Countries

PART IV: Where do we go from here?
     Chapter 11: Energy and Economic Policy
     Chapter 12: Energy Policies for Sustainable Development

Part V: Further Information and Reference Material

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