{"title":"Matthias Gross","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatthias Gross offers insightful explorations into environmental and energy topics, with a particular focus on the challenges and opportunities of renewable energies. His works blend thorough research with clear explanation, making complex subjects accessible to readers interested in sustainable development and ecological innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those seeking thoughtful analysis in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Gross’s books encourage a deeper understanding of how energy shapes our world and the ways society can transition towards greener solutions. His writing invites reflection on the environmental implications of technological progress and policy decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"renewable-energies-by-matthias-gross-9780415858618","title":"Renewable Energies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRenewable Energies\u003c\/em\u003e usually refers to usable energy sources that serve as alternatives to traditional fuel sources, but without the negatively evaluated consequences of the replaced fuels. Although energy issues have a long tradition in sociology and other social sciences, it may now be high time to conceptualise these in sociological terms as the lynchpin in our understanding of the way societies are set to develop in the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis concise book focuses on sociological attempts at better framing contemporary theories of energy transformations and provides an accessible overview of the relationships between different types of renewable energy sources and their practical usages in modern societies. A strong emphasis is placed on new forms of environmental governance and the unavoidable knowledge gaps triggered by attempts to transform contemporary energy systems to renewable ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCritical topics include the challenge of transitioning from centralised to decentralised system structures, integrating renewable energies into existing energy infrastructures or replacing these, developing coping strategies for unforeseen risks and conflict issues, and addressing socio-cultural reservations towards new technologies associated with renewable energies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47588828840172,"sku":"9780415858618","price":353.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415858618-renewable-energies.jpg?v=1777598309"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/matthias-gross.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}