Freese, Barbara

Coal: A Human History

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ISBN 13:: 9780099478843
author:: Freese, Barbara
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Arrow
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2006
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.8 x 1.9 centimetres (0
Genre:: Coal & solid fuel industries
Condition:: New
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Coal: A Human History by Barbara Freese The story of coal is one of transformation and upheaval, shaping societies and nations in profound ways. From its early use to fuel ancient civilizations, through the Industrial Revolution that propelled Britain into commercial dominance, to its continued role in modern energy markets, this book explores the complex and often fraught relationship between humans and coal. The journey takes us from Britain's industrial heartlands to America and China, tracing the impact of coal on social history, politics, and the environment. With oil prices rising and the world's appetite for energy showing no signs of abating, the story of coal is one that remains remarkably relevant today. Elegant and engaging, this book offers a clear and readable explanation of the relationship between carbon and climate change, as well as the social history of the Industrial Revolution.

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