Energy and Civilization
A History (The MIT Press)
Vaclav Smil
This book explores how energy has shaped human civilization, from pre-agricultural times to today's fossil fuel-driven world. It covers the wide range of energy sources in our ecosystem, from solar energy to fossil fuels, and how they affect industries, transportation, politics, and the environment. The comprehensive overview is an updated and expanded version of the author's 1994 work, with new material reflecting the latest developments in energy studies.
Publish Date
2017-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
2017-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.1
ISBN
9780262536165
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Goes deep and broad to explain how innovations in humans’ ability to turn energy into heat, light, and motion have been a driving force behind our cultural and economic progress over the past 10,000 years. – source