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Vaclav Smil
Energy In World History [EPUB ebook]

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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. Vaclav Smil offers a comprehensive look at the role

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 320 ● ISBN 9780429720123 ● Publisher Taylor and Francis ● Published 2019 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 7038199 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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