Stephen L. Goldman & Chittaranjan Kole 
Compendium of Bioenergy Plants [PDF ebook] 
Corn

This book evaluates maize as a bioenergy fuel source from two perspectives. It explores whether the input energy needed to generate fuel significantly exceeded by the energy harvested. In examining this issue, the chapters provide assessments of the social, economic, and political impact on fuel pricing, food costs, and the environmental challenge