AS/A2 Geog Contemporary Case Studies: The Energy Issue Case Studies ( Pub April 2011)

Summary:

Contemporary Case Studies feature up-to-date case studies on key topics in AS and A2 Geography.

Written by highly experienced authors, examiners and teachers, each title opens with an introductory framework that identifies the relevant key concepts and then follows with a series of short cases that include succinct analysis of the issues raised. In the Using case studies boxes, specific questions are posed and examiner guidance is provided on how the material can be used to tackle them; exercises based on one or more of the case studies are also included.

The concluding section provides more detailed advice on making the most of the case studies in the examination.

• Helps students to master more complex geographical topics
  

• Shows students how to make best use of up-to-date analysis and data 
  

• Will improve coursework and exam preparation through specially-tailored exercises
   

Table of Contents:
Introduction and context
1 Types of energy
2 Energy flows and pathways: patterns of consumption
3 Issues of existing energy supply
4 Running out of oil and gas?
5 The nuclear question
6 Renewable opportunities
7 The future energy challenge
8 Examination advice

About the Author(s):
David Holmes is a Principal Examiner and Sue Warn is a Chief Examiner. Both authors work as geography consultants and have written a wide range of A-level geography resources.

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