This book offers a comprehensive look at the role of energy in world history, ranging from human muscle-power in foraging societies and animal-power in traditional farming to preindustrial hydraulic techniques and modern fossil-fueled civilization.
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This book offers a comprehensive look at the role of energy in world history, ranging from human muscle-power in foraging societies and animal-power in traditional farming to preindustrial hydraulic techniques and modern fossil-fueled civilization.
Les mer
1. Energy and Society 2. Energy in Prehistory 3. Traditional Agriculture 4. Preindustrial Prime Movers and Fuels 5. Fossil-Fueled Civilization 6. Energy in World History

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780367158798
Publisert
2020-10-19
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
589 gr
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Aldersnivå
U, G, 05, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
300

Forfatter

Biographical note

Vaclav Smil teaches at the University of Manitoba. He has written thirteen books, including Energy, Food, Environment: Realities, Myths, Options; General Energetics; and Global Ecology, Environmental Change, and Social Flexibility .