Energy in World History
by Vaclav Smil
Taste attributes: documentaryhistoricalslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearglossybig & variedemotive & stirringsocial commentaryall consuming quest
Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, heavy non-fiction book, slow-burning rather than fast. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About This Book
Every human activity entails the conversion of energy. Changes in the fundamental sources of energy, and in the use of energy sources, are a basic dimension of the evolution of society. Our appreciation of the significance of these processes is essential to a fuller understanding of world history.
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- Author
- Vaclav Smil
- Published
- 1994
- Pages
- 426
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