This book makes a case for a multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary
approach to energy research-one that brings more of the social sciences
to bear. Featuring eight studies from across the spectrum of the social
sciences, each applying multiple disciplines to one or more
energy-related problems, the book demonstrates the strong analytical and
policy-making potential of such a broadened perspective. Case studies
include: energy transitions of households in developing countries, the
'curse of oil', politics and visions for renewables, economics and
ethics in emissions trading, and carbon capture and storage.