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Keeping Cool in Southeast Asia: Energy Consumption and Urban Air-Conditioni
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- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- ISBN-13
- 9781137308825
- Book Title
- Keeping Cool in Southeast Asia
- ISBN
- 9781137308825
- Subject Area
- Technology & Engineering, Social Science, Business & Economics
- Publication Name
- Keeping Cool in Southeast Asia : Energy Use and Urban Air-Conditioning
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan The Limited
- Item Length
- 8.5 in
- Subject
- Sociology / General, Environmental Economics, Construction / Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning, Power Resources / General
- Publication Year
- 2014
- Series
- Energy, Climate and the Environment Ser.
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Item Weight
- 151.2 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.7 in
- Number of Pages
- Xix, 237 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan The Limited
ISBN-10
1137308826
ISBN-13
9781137308825
eBay Product ID (ePID)
176205977
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
Xix, 237 Pages
Publication Name
Keeping Cool in Southeast Asia : Energy Use and Urban Air-Conditioning
Language
English
Subject
Sociology / General, Environmental Economics, Construction / Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning, Power Resources / General
Publication Year
2014
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Technology & Engineering, Social Science, Business & Economics
Series
Energy, Climate and the Environment Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
151.2 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2013-454091
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
'This book represents a tour-de-force of interdisciplinary applied research. Dr Sahakian investigates energy use practices in the rising nations of Southeast Asia, and uncovers startling insights and necessary proposals for tackling the conundrum of providing 'comfort' for all in the age of climate change.' - Julia Steinberger, University of Leeds, UK 'Focusing on four Asian cities, this book uses an innovative practice theory approach to interrogate a lurking but largely neglected climate-related threat - the growth in urban air conditioning. The findings form a solid basis for an urgently needed public debate on the future of indoor thermal comfort and for guarded optimism on the potential for less energy-intensive cooling options.' - Harold Wilhite, University of Oslo, Norway 'While concerns about unsustainable consumption first emerged in Europe and North America, it is apparent that Asia will be at the center of future efforts to adapt consumer practices to biophysical realities. Because of its simultaneous connections to both physical comfort and social status, air conditioning will be an especially salient regional issue. Keeping Cool in Southeast Asia is a timely and important study of the untoward interactions between societal aspirations and modern technologies.' - Maurie J. Cohen, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
697.9/3
Table Of Content
1. Introduction 2. Energy Consumption and Cooling in Southeast Asia 3. Cooling Histories, Habits and Variations 4. Cooling our Colliding Practices 5. When 'West is Best' for Housing 6. Opportunities for Change through Social Learning 7. Conclusion: 'The Future is Already Here'
Synopsis
Against the backdrop of the environmental impact of household electricity consumption and the history of cooling practices, Marlyne Sahakian considers how people keep cool, from Metro Manila to other mega-cities in Southeast Asia., Southeast Asia is growing in every possible way. Addressing the electricity needs of the region's urban households is particularly relevant where cooling is concerned. Against the backdrop of the environmental impact of household electricity consumption and the history of cooling practices, Marlyne Sahakian explores current practices tied up with air-conditioning consumption, from sleeping at night, to caring for a child, or fashion. Housing trends are explored in depth, as certain 'west is best' styles may be locking in the need for artificially cooled air for years to come. General trends in the region will no doubt contribute to an increase in air-conditioning consumption, yet current consumption patterns are not homogenous: how people go about keeping cool, from Metro Manila to other mega-cities, varies greatly. Sahakian considers what the future might hold for keeping cool in one of the hottest regions of the world.
LC Classification Number
HC79.E5
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