Authoritative and accessible, this book provides a balanced survey of the history of U.S. energy policies, political divisions over energy choices, and the pros and cons of various energy options in the 21st century. * Frames the central arguments of lawmakers, activists, industries, and scientists arguing for and against various energy sources via informative primary documents * Presents authoritative and impartial information that provides vital context for readers to fully understand the circumstances under which the featured primary sources were created * Examines the implications of conventional and alternative energy sources, including oil, gas, coal, solar, wind, and nuclear

Author Biography

Jerald Mast, PhD, is professor of political science at Carthage College in Wisconsin. Ronald Cronovich, PhD, is professor of economics at Carthage College.