Energy
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426 pages
Every human activity entails the conversion of energy. Changes in the fundamental sources of energy, and in the use of energy sources, are a basic dimension of the evolution of society. Our appreciation of the significance of these processes is essential to a fuller understanding of world history. Vaclav Smil 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
ISBN: 9780429720123
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Mark Zuckerberg
Business & Entrepreneurship"Explores important topics around how energy works, how our production and use might evolve, and how this affects climate change."
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Bill Gates
Business & Entrepreneurship"There is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil."