This textbook presents the subject area of energy system transformation systematically prepared for study and teaching from a social science perspective. The overview ranges from the fundamental significance of major transformations, the history of energy system transformation and the areas of energy policy, energy law, energy economics, and an outlook into a post-fossil future. Readers are given a comprehensive insight and overview of all aspects of the energy system transformation in Germany, Europe and worldwide.
The chapter of Hirschl and Vogelpohl highlights the developments of the German and the European Energy Policies concerning relevant historical lines, focal points and interdependencies.

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