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Energy
A Beginner's Guide
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Energy
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.
This authoritative guide, written by international expert Vaclav Smil, reveals how every aspect of our existence is governed by one of the most important concepts in our universe.
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With his famous equation, E=mc2, Einstein showed us that all matter can be described as energy. It is everywhere; it is everything.
In this engaging introduction, renowned author and scientist Vaclav Smil covers a wide range of topics, from the inner workings of the human body to the race for more efficient and eco-friendly fuels.
Shedding light on the science behind global warming and efforts to prevent it, and how our daily decisions affect energy consumption, this book highlights the importance of energy in both past and present societies.
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.
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The book by Vaclav Smil is praised for its clear exploration of how energy functions and its impacts on climate change. Esteemed figures like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg hold the author in high regard, emphasising the book's focus on the physical sciences. It is also appreciated for its insightful content and engaging prose.
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ISBN: 9781786071330
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 January 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Oneworld Publications
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Author Vaclav Smil is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Manitoba, Canada. He has written more than 30 books and been a keynote speaker at both the World Economic Forum and the Global Roundtable on Climate Change. In 2010 he was named by Foreign Policy as one of the Top 100 Global Thinkers.
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