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Energy: A Beginner's Guide

by Vaclav Smil
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Energy: A Beginner's Guide
Energy: A Beginner's Guide

Comprehensive primer on energy's multifaceted roles.

If you're someone who appreciates the blend of science with practicality, Vaclav Smil's "Energy: A Beginner's Guide" might resonate with you. Smil's expertise shines as he breaks down the complex concept of energy into digestible segments, impacting not just our grand-scale societal systems but also the minutiae of our day-to-day choices. This book promises to enlighten your understanding of energy, thereby enriching your perspective on everything from technology to ecology.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Energy: A Beginner's Guide

by Vaclav Smil
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ISBN: 9781786071330
Authors: Vaclav Smil
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Date of Publication: 2017-02-14
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Business, Economics, History, Science
Related Topics: Technology, Physics, Popular Science
Goodreads rating: 3.98
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Description

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. 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.
 

Comprehensive primer on energy's multifaceted roles.

If you're someone who appreciates the blend of science with practicality, Vaclav Smil's "Energy: A Beginner's Guide" might resonate with you. Smil's expertise shines as he breaks down the complex concept of energy into digestible segments, impacting not just our grand-scale societal systems but also the minutiae of our day-to-day choices. This book promises to enlighten your understanding of energy, thereby enriching your perspective on everything from technology to ecology.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.