Census Catalog and Guide

Census Catalog and Guide
Author: United States. Bureau of the Census
Publisher:
Total Pages: 404
Release: 1994
Genre: United States
ISBN:

Includes subject area sections that describe all pertinent census data products available, i.e. "Business--trade and services", "Geography", "Transportation," etc.

Public Works Administration

Public Works Administration
Author: Lucy Brewer
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Total Pages: 386
Release: 1996-08-21
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780803971783

The physical structures and facilities to deliver the services that federal, state and local governments provide are essential to the economic and social development of communities, regions and nations. This book is a collection of modern perspectives on Public Works Administration in the United States gathered from experience and applied research. Chapters examine public work activities such as reservoirs, waste disposal and urban highways; and also concepts of privatization, growth management, site location and funding.

Geographical Dimensions of Energy

Geographical Dimensions of Energy
Author: F.J. Calzonetti
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 506
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9400954166

This book is the first attempt to provide a comprehensive volume on the topic of energy geography. The book reviews research on energy geography, contain~ original refereed articles on energy and provides a chapter on future research directions in this subfield of geography. The book provides an overview of the research activity underway, and highlights the role of geographers and regional scientists in the study of energy topics. A diverse group of scholars contribute to the manuscript and the chapters show how di fferent research methodologies and approaches are employed in investigating a range of relevant energy problems. This book is intended for upper-level undergraduate students and graduate students in geography, regional science and related disciplines. It will also be useful to professional geographers who would like to know more about the energy geography subfield. Furthermore, the chapters will be interesting to applied geographers and energy policymakers who can see the value of the spatial perspective in addressing energy problems.