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PublisherJohns Hopkins University Press
ISBN-101421451093
ISBN-139781421451091
eBay Product ID (ePID)8069649650
Product Key Features
Number of Pages352 Pages
Publication NameRise and Fall of King Coal : American Energy Transitions in an Age of Markets, 1800-1940
LanguageEnglish
SubjectUnited States / 19th Century, Economics / General, History, Industries / Energy
Publication Year2025
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Business & Economics, History
AuthorMark Aldrich
SeriesHagley Library Studies in Business, Technology, and Politics Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight27.3 Oz
Item Length10.1 in
Item Width7 in
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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2024-025702
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromCollege Graduate Student
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal333.822097309034
Table Of ContentList of Figures List of Text Tables Preface Introduction Part I: The Rise 1. The Dawning of the Coal Age, 1800-1860 2. The Age of Bituminous Coal, 1860-World War I Part 2: Losing Industry 3. Soft Coal in Industry, 1900-1940--The Long Good Bye 4. Railroads: Fuel Substitution and Conservation, 1885-1943 Part 3: Leaving Home 5. Coal Departs the Urban Kitchen, 1900-1940 6. "Cooking Shouldn't Cook the Cook": The Kerosene Kitchen, In Rural America, 1870-1940 7. The Battle of the Basements: Oil, Gas and the Retreat of Coal, 1917-1940 Part 4: Counterattack 8. Coal Fights Back: Machines, Markets and Research, 1880-1945 Conclusion Appendices Appendix I: Basic Data Appendix II: Chapters 1 and 2 Appendix III: Chapters 3 and 4 Appendix IV: Chapters 5-7 Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations Measurement and Conversion Factors Notes Bibliography Index
SynopsisA history of the dynamic role of coal in the energy landscape of the United States during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. In The Rise and Fall of King Coal , Mark Aldrich explores the pivotal role of coal in the historical energy landscape of the United States. Meticulously researched and clearly written, this analysis of the rise, dominance, and eventual decline of coal as a primary fuel source traces its evolution from the late eighteenth century to the mid-twentieth century. Aldrich explains the factors that contributed to coal's ascendancy and decline, including efficiency, marketing, and the technological advancements that facilitated both its widespread adoption and later languishing. A complex interplay among market forces, government policies, and societal attitudes profoundly shaped the coal industry's trajectory. Challenges and controversies have surrounded the production of coal since its inception, including labor issues, environmental concerns, and resource scarcity. Aldrich's comprehensive approach--which combines historical analysis, economic perspectives, and a deep appreciation for the technological and scientific advancements that transformed the energy landscape--also emphasizes the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in driving energy transitions. By providing a bottom-up history that underscores the pivotal role of individual choices and market dynamics, The Rise and Fall of King Coal offers valuable insights into the dynamic nature of energy transitions. In lively discussions of domestic cooking and heating, Aldrich emphasizes the importance of women in shaping households' energy choices, and he gives voice to individual women and men as they describe how these decisions raised their standard of living. This book represents a seminal contribution to the field of energy history and highlights the complex interplay of factors that have shaped the evolution of energy use in the United States., A history of the dynamic role of coal in the energy landscape of the United States during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. In The Rise and Fall of King Coal, Mark Aldrich explores the pivotal role of coal in the historical energy landscape of the United States. Meticulously researched and clearly written, this analysis of the rise, ......, A history of the dynamic role of coal in the energy landscape of the United States during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. In The Rise and Fall of King Coal, Mark Aldrich explores the pivotal role of coal in the historical energy landscape of the United States. Meticulously researched and clearly written, this analysis of the rise, dominance, and eventual decline of coal as a primary fuel source traces its evolution from the late eighteenth century to the mid-twentieth century. Aldrich explains the factors that contributed to coal's ascendancy and decline, including efficiency, marketing, and the technological advancements that facilitated both its widespread adoption and later decline. A complex interplay among market forces, government policies, and societal attitudes profoundly shaped the coal industry's trajectory. Challenges and controversies have surrounded the production of coal since its inception, including labor issues, environmental concerns, and resource scarcity. Aldrich's comprehensive approach-which combines historical analysis, economic perspectives, and a deep appreciation for the technological and scientific advancements that transformed the energy landscape-also emphasizes the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in driving energy transitions. By providing a bottom-up history that underscores the pivotal role of individual choices and market dynamics, The Rise and Fall of King Coal offers valuable insights into the dynamic nature of energy transitions. In lively discussions of domestic cooking and heating, Aldrich emphasizes the importance of women in shaping households' energy choices, and he gives voice to individual women and men as they describe how these decisions raised their standard of living. This book represents a seminal contribution to the field of energy history and highlights the complex interplay of factors that have shaped the evolution of energy use in the United States.
LC Classification NumberHD9545.A43 2025
