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Energy and Civilization

A History

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Energy and Civilization

Yazan: Vaclav Smil
Seslendiren: David Colacci
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Energy is the only universal currency; it is necessary for getting anything done. The conversion of energy on Earth ranges from terra-forming forces of plate tectonics to cumulative erosive effects of raindrops. Life on Earth depends on the photosynthetic conversion of solar energy into plant biomass. Humans have come to rely on many more energy flows-ranging from fossil fuels to photovoltaic generation of electricity - for their civilized existence.

In this monumental history, Vaclav Smil provides a comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel-driven civilization. Humans are the only species that can systematically harness energies outside their bodies, using the power of their intellect and an enormous variety of artifacts - from the simplest tools to internal combustion engines and nuclear reactors. The epochal transition to fossil fuels affected everything: agriculture, industry, transportation, weapons, communication, economics, urbanization, quality of life, politics, and the environment. Smil describes humanity's energy eras in panoramic and interdisciplinary fashion, offering listeners a magisterial overview.

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By far the most comprehensive book on energy and its role on formative aspects of world history and civilization. Very technical and full of facts, but accessible for an average reader.

By far the most comprehensive book on energy

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Frequent mispronunciations of equations (greek letter rho as the letter p) and common words. Grinding american drawl.

Poor naration

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A riveting take on the whys and wherefore of the development of man this is a very convincing and enlightening argument. Very well read and authoritative, it presents energy and the transition from muscle power to nuclear power as the basis and the problem of the mess and the opportunity of today.

A Different take on civilization

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It is a very interesting take on the history of the world through the usage, consumption of the various types of energy resources and the impact it has in shaping civilisation

Interesting and exceptional

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This book is a treasure of information about our relationship with energy. Well researched and insightful. Vaclav argues his points well and dispels any myths I have had on the matter of energy.

One of the most important books I've heard

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