books

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Energy and Society, Second Edition

Energy and Society, Second Edition

Schobert, H.H., Taylor and Francis, 2014

A thorough revision of the first edition, with updated and revised chapters on global warming, other environmental issues, and renewable or alternative energy sources.

Energy: The Basics

Energy: The Basics

Schobert, H.H., Routledge: London, 2014

A brief introduction to the science of energy for non-scientists.

Chemistry of Fossil and Biofuels

Chemistry of Fossil and Biofuels

Schobert, H.H., Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2013

A thorough revision and updating of the hydrocarbon fuels book, with substantially expanded coverage of biofuels.

Energy and Society: An Introduction

Energy and Society: An Introduction

Schobert, H.H., Taylor and Francis, New York, 2002

A textbook covering all aspects of energy—fossil, nuclear, biomass, and renewables—for students with no science background; also for the interested general reader.

Lignites of North America

Lignites of North America

Schobert, H.H., Elsevier Science Publishers, Amsterdam, 1995

A comprehensive monograph on all aspects of science, technology, and utilization of lignites.

Coal Science II

Coal Science II

Schobert, H.H., K.D. Bartle, and L.J. Lynch, American Chemical Society, Washington

An edited collection of chapters from a symposium on this topic sponsored by American Chemical Society.

Energy and Fuels in Modern Society

Energy and Fuels in Modern Society

Radovic, L.R. and H.H. Schobert, McGraw-Hill, New York, 442 pp., 1991

A textbook intended for an introductory course in energy for first-year college students.

The Chemistry of Hydrocarbon Fuels

The Chemistry of Hydrocarbon Fuels

Schobert, H.H., Butterworth-Heinemann, London, 348 pp., 1990

A textbook on applied organic and physical chemistry of fuels, for college seniors or beginning graduate students; also for interested professional readers.

Coal: The Energy Source of Past and Future

Coal: The Energy Source of Past and Future

Schobert, H.H., American Chemical Society, Washington, 298 pp., 1987

A book on all aspects of coal technology, for non-specialist readers with no science background.

The Chemistry of Low-Rank Coals

The Chemistry of Low-Rank Coals

Schobert, H.H., American Chemical Society, Washington, 315 pages, 1984

An edited collection of chapters from a symposium on this topic sponsored by American Chemical Society.

Experimental Chemistry

Experimental Chemistry

Hutton, W. and H.H. Schobert, Collegiate Publishing Inc., Columbus, OH, 366 pages, 1978

A laboratory manual for general chemistry courses.