Smil, Vaclav
Energy: A Beginner's Guide - Beginner's Guides
- ISBN 13:
- 9781786071330
- author:
- Smil, Vaclav
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oneworld Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Nature, Natural Resources,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Energy: A Beginner's Guide by Vaclav Smil Explore the science behind energy and its impact on our daily lives. This comprehensive introduction covers everything from the human body to the fuels we use, shedding light on global warming and the efforts to prevent it. By examining the science behind energy consumption, Smil reveals how our choices affect the environment. From the inner workings of the human body to the car we drive, energy is everywhere and everything. This book provides a clear understanding of the importance of energy in past and present societies, uncovering the truths and exposing the myths behind this crucial concept. Whether you're looking for dinner table conversation or to further your own understanding, Energy: A Beginner's Guide offers an engaging and informative read that will amaze and inform.