Energy. Humanistry of mankind
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In his outstanding book, the laureate of the Pulitzer Prize Richard Rhodes talks about the events and achievements that formed the basis of all revolutionary transitions in the energy and transport: from animal force and hydropower - to steam engine, from the internal combustion engine to the electric motor. Exploring the directions of the development of technical thoughts and lessons that humanity extracted in the process of conquering the forces of nature, Roads gives an answer to the question of how we managed to make transformations and turn the possibilities in them for the good. The logical result of a brilliant review of key events in the history of energy over four centuries is the panorama of the current energy landscape, including the production of energy from renewable sources and issues of nuclear energy. The presentation traces a close relationship with such topics as the risk of global warming and the rapid increase in the population of the Earth, which by 2100 should reach ten billion people. The book is intended for everyone who is concerned about the influence of man on the environment and the future of the world.
“The current debate [about climate changes] almost do not affect the richest human aspect of history - the source of modern energy problems. One of the goals that I set for myself when I wrote "energy" consists in filling out this gap - people, events, dates, places, methods, examples, analogies, defeats and victories - to revive the discussion and clarify possible decisions. ” (Richard Rhodes)
“The current debate [about climate changes] almost do not affect the richest human aspect of history - the source of modern energy problems. One of the goals that I set for myself when I wrote "energy" consists in filling out this gap - people, events, dates, places, methods, examples, analogies, defeats and victories - to revive the discussion and clarify possible decisions. ” (Richard Rhodes)
Author:
Author:Ruds R .
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:Biographies & Memoirs
- Category:Politics & Social Science
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
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Paper:offset
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Series:-
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:16+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-389-14345-6
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