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Energy And Civilization: A History

Vaclav Smil

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Number of Pages

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Age Group

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Book Summary

Energy And Civilization: A History Traces How Energy Has Shaped Human Society Over The Last 10,000 Years, Moving From Ancient Foraging And Farming To A World Powered By Fossil Fuels And, Increasingly, By Renewables. Written By The Insightful Vaclav Smil, This Sweeping, Interdisciplinary Study Shows That Energy—More Than Ideas Or Institutions—Drives Progress Across Agriculture, Industry, Cities, And The Environment. Perfect For Curious Adults, Students, And Readers Who Want A Clear, Big‑Picture View Of How The World Works, The Book Offers An Engaging, Educational, And Thought‑Provoking Look At Our Energy Past And Its Implications For The Future.

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Author

Vaclav Smil

Publisher

Penguin Random House

Number of Pages

562

SKU

9780262536165

ISBN

9780262536165

Reading Age

All

Binding

Hardback