Routledge Handbook of Energy in Asia

<p><em>The Routledge Handbook of Energy in Asia</em> presents a comprehensive review of the unprecedented growth of Asian energy over the past quarter of a century. It provides insightful analysis into variation across the continent whilst highlighting areas of cross-learning and regional cooperation between the developed and developing countries of Asia. Prepared by a team of leading international experts this book not only captures the East Asian domination particularly that of China but also highlights the growing influence of South Asia and the ASEAN. </p><p></p><p>Organised into four parts the sections include: </p><p></p><ul> <p/><p></p> <li>the demand for energy in the region and its main drivers at the sector level;</li> <p/> <p/><p></p> <li>developments in energy supply including fossil fuels and renewable energy sources;</li> <p/> <p/><p></p> <li>energy policies and issues such as sector reform and climate change;</li> <p/> <p/><p></p> <li>the transition to a low carbon pathway. </li> <p/> </ul><p></p><p>This handbook offers a complete picture of Asian energy covering supply and demand as well as contemporary challenges in the sector. As such it is a valuable resource for students and scholars of energy policy Environmental Studies and Asian Studies.</p>