/

Energy A Beginner's Guide

Smil Vaclav
Heftet / 2017 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781786071330
Publisert
2017-01-05
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Oneworld Publications
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
14 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
240

Forfatter
Smil Vaclav

Biographical note

Vaclav Smil is Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Environment at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada. He has written 40 books and nearly 500 papers on energy, environment and technical advances. In 2010 he was named by Foreign Policy magazine as one of the Top 100 Global Thinkers, in  2014 he became the Member of the Order of Canada and in 2015 he received the OPEC Award for Research.

Energy A Beginner's Guide

Smil Vaclav
Heftet / 2017 / Engelsk
Smil Vaclav
Heftet / 2017 / Engelsk
Nettpris:
204,-
Laveste pris siste 30 dager: 203,-
Levering 7-20 dager
Klikk og hent
With one famous equation, E=mc2, Einstein proved all matter can be described as energy. It is everywhere and it is everything. In this newly updated and engaging introduction, renowned scientist Vaclav Smil explores energy in all its facets – from the inner workings of the human body to what we eat, the car we drive and the race for more efficient and eco-friendly fuels. Energy: A Beginner's Guide highlights the importance of energy in both past and present societies, by shedding light on the science behind global warming and efforts to prevent it, and by revealing how our daily decisions affect energy consumption. Whether you're looking for dinner table conversation or to further your own understanding, this book will amaze and inform, uncovering the truths and exposing the myths behind one of the most important concepts in our universe.
Les mer
This authoritative guide, written by international expert Vaclav Smil, has been fully revised to reveal how every aspect of our existence is governed by one of the most important concepts in our universe.
Les mer
'There is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil'
'This admirably clear and comprehensive guide shows how we use and misuse energy, and the prospects, as ever more if us devour the Earth's diminishing capital of fossil fuels.'
"This admirably clear and comprehensive guide shows how we use and misuse energy, and the prospects, as ever more if us devour the Earth's diminishing capital of fossil fuels." Sir Crispin Tickell - British Ambassador to the United Nations
Les mer
Special offer on selected BEGINNER'S GUIDES for January 2019 – 55% available off key titles, talk to your A&U rep. Titles will be delivered in late January. Perfect to back to school promotions!

Relaterte produkter

With one famous equation, E=mc2, Einstein proved all matter can be described as energy. It is everywhere and it is everything. In this newly updated and engaging introduction, renowned scientist Vaclav Smil explores energy in all its facets – from the inner workings of the human body to what we eat, the car we drive and the race for more efficient and eco-friendly fuels. Energy: A Beginner's Guide highlights the importance of energy in both past and present societies, by shedding light on the science behind global warming and efforts to prevent it, and by revealing how our daily decisions affect energy consumption. Whether you're looking for dinner table conversation or to further your own understanding, this book will amaze and inform, uncovering the truths and exposing the myths behind one of the most important concepts in our universe.
Les mer
This authoritative guide, written by international expert Vaclav Smil, has been fully revised to reveal how every aspect of our existence is governed by one of the most important concepts in our universe.
Les mer
'There is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil'
'This admirably clear and comprehensive guide shows how we use and misuse energy, and the prospects, as ever more if us devour the Earth's diminishing capital of fossil fuels.'
"This admirably clear and comprehensive guide shows how we use and misuse energy, and the prospects, as ever more if us devour the Earth's diminishing capital of fossil fuels." Sir Crispin Tickell - British Ambassador to the United Nations
Les mer
Special offer on selected BEGINNER'S GUIDES for January 2019 – 55% available off key titles, talk to your A&U rep. Titles will be delivered in late January. Perfect to back to school promotions!

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781786071330
Publisert
2017-01-05
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Oneworld Publications
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
14 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
240

Forfatter
Smil Vaclav

Biographical note

Vaclav Smil is Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Environment at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada. He has written 40 books and nearly 500 papers on energy, environment and technical advances. In 2010 he was named by Foreign Policy magazine as one of the Top 100 Global Thinkers, in  2014 he became the Member of the Order of Canada and in 2015 he received the OPEC Award for Research.

Relaterte produkter