Examination of the social and public policy pros and cons of this fastest growing alternative source of electricity. Not long ago, energy experts dismissed wind power as unreliable and capricious. Not anymore. The industry has arrived, and the spinning blades of this new kid on the electric power block offer hope for a partial solution to our energy problems by converting nature's energy into electricity without exposing our planet and its inhabitants to the dangers of heat, pollution, toxicity, or depletion of irreplaceable natural resources.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

How have we used wind and electricity? -- How have these large turbines evolved? -- The riddle of reliability -- Tying into the grid -- Can the government help? -- "Not in my backyard" -- Addressing NIMBY -- Small turbines and appropriate technology -- Other solutions -- Living with the wind and the turbines.