Myth of Resource Efficiency - The Jevons Paradox

Summary

'The Jevons Paradox', which was first expressed in 1865 by William Stanley Jevons in relation to use of coal, states that an increase in efficiency in using a resource leads to increased use of that resource rather than to a reduction. This book provides a historical overview of the Jevons Paradox.

Product details

• Authors: Blake Alcott, Alcott Blake, Mario Giampietro, Giampietro Mario, Kozo Mayumi, Mayumi Kozo, John M. Polimeni, John M. Mayumi Polimeni, Polimeni John M.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2017
• EAN: 9781138422971
• ISBN: 978-1-138-42297-1
• No. of pages: 200
• Series: Earthscan Research Editions
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Heat, energy and power station engineering; Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology, Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology