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Low Carbon Energy Transitions: Turning Points in National Policy and Innovation / Kathleen Araujo. Oxford University Press, Dec. 2017, 400 p. - ISBN: 9780199362554https://global.oup.com/academic/product/low-carbon-energy-transitions-9780199362554The book explores some of the less understood aspects of change in national energy sourcing and use. Utilizing four case histories of energy transitions since the global oil crisis of 1973 and new meta-level frameworks, it weighs in on questions about the role of government and innovation in meeting evolving energy priorities. Noting the surprising speed and level of transformation that can occur in 15 years or less, the book challenges conventional thinking about timescales and complexity. It also highlights how least-cost metrics in decision-making are important, but can miss larger gains in societal development and industrial leadership.Contents : Chapter 1: Rethinking Energy at the Crossroads Chapter 2: Beyond Malthus Chapter 3: Research Design, Scoping Tools, and Preview Chapter 4: Icelandic Geothermal Energy: Shifting Ground Chapter 5: French Nuclear Energy: Concentrated Power Chapter 6: Brazilian Biofuels: Distilling Solutions Chapter 7: Danish Wind Power: Alternating Currents Chapter 8: Comparative Analysis, Tools, and Questions Chapter 9: New Paradigms: Lessons and Recommendations