Energy in World History

Energy in World History

Vaclav Smil
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Publication Date: October 19th, 2020
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN:
9780367158798
Pages:
300

Description

This book offers a comprehensive look at the role of energy in world history, ranging from human muscle-power in foraging societies and animal-power in traditional farming to preindustrial hydraulic techniques and modern fossil-fueled civilization.

About the Author

Vaclav Smil teaches at the University of Manitoba. He has written thirteen books, including Energy, Food, Environment: Realities, Myths, Options; General Energetics; and Global Ecology, Environmental Change, and Social Flexibility .