This book introduces eight points of view on energy alternatives and then offers instructions and examples for writing a five paragraph compare-and-contrast essay.

"An Opposing Viewpoints Series Guide"-- Cover Includes appendices covering : Facts about energy alternatives ; Finding and using sources of information ; Sample essay topics.

Essays included are : It is necessary to find alternative energy sources / Tim Appenzeller -- It is not necessary to find alternative energy sources / M.A. Adelman -- Renewable resources can be a practical source of energy / Alan Reder -- Renewable resources are not practical energy sources / Colorado Springs Gazette -- Nuclear power is a viable alternative energy source / Peter W. Huber and Mark P. Mills -- Nuclear power is not a viable alternate energy source / Erik Assadourian -- Alternative vehicles should replace gasoline-powered cars / Terry Backer -- Alternative vehicles are not as practical as gasoline-powered cars / Brock Yates.