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An edition of Energy (2006)

Energy

A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides)

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According to Einstein's famous equation, E=mĉ2, all matter can be converted to energy. It is everywhere and everything. In this valuable introduction, renowned expert Vaclav Smil explains its pivotal role in the evolution of both our planet and modern society. Starting with an explanation of the concept, he goes on to cover such exciting topics as the inner workings of the human body, and the race for more efficient and environmentally friendly fuels. With global warming becoming a mainstream political issue, this guide will help shed light on the science behind it and efforts to prevent it, and how our seemingly insignificant daily decisions affect energy consumption. Whether you're after insight or dinner table conversation, Energy: A Beginner's Guide will amaze and inform, uncovering the science behind one of the most important concepts in our universe. - Publisher.

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Energy: A Beginner's Guide
2017, Oneworld
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2017, Oneworld Publications
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2012, Oneworld Publications
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Energy: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides)
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Table of Contents

Energy in our minds : concepts and measures
Energy in the biosphere : how nature works
Energy in human history : muscles, tools, and machines
Energy in the modern world : fossil-fueled civilization
Energy in everyday life : from eating to emailing
Energy in the future : trends and unknowns

Edition Notes

"First published by Oneworld Publications 2006. Reprinted 2006. Reissued 2009. Reprinted 2012, 2013." - T.p. verso.

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London
Copyright Date
2006

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Library of Congress
QC73 .S55 2009, QC73 .S58 2006

The Physical Object

Format
Paperback
Number of pages
192
Dimensions
7.6 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
Weight
7.8 ounces

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL8971647M
Internet Archive
energybeginnersg00smil
ISBN 10
1851684522
ISBN 13
9781851684526
LCCN
2011414681
OCLC/WorldCat
63137225
Library Thing
3426252
Goodreads
632902

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