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    Energy and Civilization: A History

     
    Energy and Civilization: A History

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    Energy is the only universal currency; it is necessary for getting anything done. The conversion of energy on Earth ranges from terra-forming forces of plate tectonics to cumulative erosive effects of raindrops. Life on Earth depends on the photosynthetic conversion of solar energy into plant biomass. Humans have come to rely on many more energy flows"ranging from fossil fuels to photovoltaic generation of electricity"for their civilized existence. In this monumental history, Vaclav Smil provides a comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel-driven civilization.

    Product details

    EAN/ISBN:
    9780262035774
    Medium:
    Bound edition
    Number of pages:
    536
    Publication date:
    2017-05-12
    Publisher:
    The Mit Press
    Languages:
    english
    EAN/ISBN:
    9780262035774
    Medium:
    Bound edition
    Number of pages:
    536
    Publication date:
    2017-05-12
    Publisher:
    The Mit Press
    Languages:
    english

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