Social impacts of soft and hard energy systems: the Lovins' claims as a social science challenge

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Annu. Rev. Energy; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.eg.06.110181.002041· OSTI ID:6826275

Morrison, D E; Lodwick, D G

An overview is first given of the soft-energy notion as well as of its social impact. Then a discussion is given of the logical and theoretical considerations that social scientists must address if the claims for soft-energy are to be considered researchable. Finally, a set of methodological considerations are sketched. In particular, the specifics of the soft-energy system as enumerated by Amory Lovins are examined. 54 refs.

• Research Organization: Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI
• OSTI ID: 6826275
• Journal Information: Annu. Rev. Energy; (United States), Vol. 6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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