Tackling Long-Term Global Energy Problems The Contribution of Social Science [Paperback]

This book makes a case for a multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach to energy researchone that brings more of the social sciences to bear. Featuring eight studies from across the spectrum of the social sciences, each applying multiple disciplines to one or more energy-related problems, the book demonstrates the strong analytical and policy-making potential of such a broadened perspective. Case studies include: energy transitions of households in developing countries, the curse of oil, politics and visions for renewables, economics and ethics in emissions trading, and carbon capture and storage.

This volume offers a novel approach to energy research by utilizing more of the social sciences. Focusing on eight particular studies, the text applies multiple disciplines to energy-related problems, revealing the strong analytical potential of such a broadened perspective.?

Part I

1. Introduction

David L. Goldblatt, J?rg Minsch, Thomas Fl?eler, and Daniel Spreng

2. Energy-Related Challenges

Thomas Fl?eler, David L. Goldblatt, J?rg Minsch, and Daniel Spreng

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3. The Indispensable Role of Social Science in Energy Research

J?rg Minsch, David L. Goldblatt, Thomas Fl?eler, and Daniel Spreng

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Part II

Invited Contributions

David L. Goldblatt, Thomas Fl?eler, J?rg Minsch, and Daniel Spreng

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4. What About Social Science and Interdisciplinarity? A 10-Year Content Analysis of Energy Policy

Benjamin K. Sovacool, Saleena Saleem, Anthony Louis DAgostino, Catherine Regalado Ramos, Kirsten Trott, and Yanchun Ong

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5. Towards an Integrative Framework for Energy Transitions of Households in Developing Countries

Shonali Pachauri and Daniel SlÓ)