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Energy: A Beginner´s Guide
Vaclav Smil
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Description for Energy: A Beginner´s Guide
Paperback. 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. Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: RNFY. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 18. Weight in Grams: 184.
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, ... Read more
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, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
Beginner's Guides
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781786071330
SKU
V9781786071330
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-15
About Vaclav Smil
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 ... Read more
Reviews for Energy: A Beginner´s Guide
'There is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil'
Bill Gates 'This book is about physical rather than social sciences. It explores important topics around how energy works, how our production and use might evolve, and how this affects climate change.'
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook 'A breath of fresh air and a ... Read more
Bill Gates 'This book is about physical rather than social sciences. It explores important topics around how energy works, how our production and use might evolve, and how this affects climate change.'
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook 'A breath of fresh air and a ... Read more