With one famous equation, E=mc2, Einstein proved all matter can be described as energy. It is everywhere and everything.
'There is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil.' Bill Gates
Turn on a light. Start the car. Boil water. Eat. Move. Breathe. Everything is energy. But what exactly is it? And how can we best harness it without destroying the planet in the process?
Renowned scientist Vaclav Smil explores energy in all its facets - from the inner workings of the human body to the rise of modern industry and the race for more efficient and eco-friendly fuels. From the laws of thermodynamics to the latest developments in wind, solar and geothermal power, Energy: A Short History sheds light on the invisible network of energy that shapes all our lives, and how our daily decisions affect energy consumption.
| ISBN: | 9781836434177 |
| Publication date: | 4th February 2027 |
| Author: | Vaclav Smil |
| Publisher: | Oneworld an imprint of Oneworld Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 288 pages |
| Genres: |
Petroleum, oil and gas industries Alternative and renewable energy industries Energy Climate change Geothermal energy and power Energy industries and utilities Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology Thermodynamics and heat Popular Science Energy technology and engineering |
With one famous equation, E=mc2, Einstein proved all matter can be described as energy. It is everywhere and everything.
Energy features in the following genres: Petroleum, oil and gas industries, Alternative and renewable energy industries, Energy, Climate change, Geothermal energy and power, Energy industries and utilities, Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology, Thermodynamics and heat, Popular Science, Energy technology and engineering
Paperback. £11.69, down from the £12.99 cover price. Pre-order. 4th February 2027.
Energy was written by Vaclav Smil and published by Oneworld an imprint of Oneworld Publications
Energy has 288 pages
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. Pre-order. 4th February 2027.