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- catalog abstract ""Energy is the only universal currency. One of its many forms must be transformed into another in order for stars to shine, planets to rotate, living things to grow, and civilizations to evolve." "In this book, ecologist Vaclav Smil takes the principle of universality seriously, presenting a comprehensive and integrated survey of all the forms of energy that shape our world, from the sun to the human body, from bread to microchips. Each essay explains the science of the energy form as well as its implications for the functioning of the universe, life, or human society. Cross-links and summary diagrams allow easy comparisons among the various levels and flows of energy."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b10876574.
- catalog created "c1999.".
- catalog date "1999".
- catalog date "c1999.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c1999.".
- catalog description ""Energy is the only universal currency. One of its many forms must be transformed into another in order for stars to shine, planets to rotate, living things to grow, and civilizations to evolve." "In this book, ecologist Vaclav Smil takes the principle of universality seriously, presenting a comprehensive and integrated survey of all the forms of energy that shape our world, from the sun to the human body, from bread to microchips. Each essay explains the science of the energy form as well as its implications for the functioning of the universe, life, or human society. Cross-links and summary diagrams allow easy comparisons among the various levels and flows of energy."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. [201]-207) and index.".
- catalog description "pt. 1. Sun and earth -- pt. 2. Plants and animals -- pt. 3. People and food -- pt. 4. Preindustrial societies -- pt. 5. Fossil-fueled civilization -- pt. 6. Transportation and information.".
- catalog extent "xviii, 210 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0262194104".
- catalog issued "1999".
- catalog issued "c1999.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press,".
- catalog subject "531/.6 21".
- catalog subject "Power resources Social aspects.".
- catalog subject "TJ163.2 .S618 1999".
- catalog tableOfContents "pt. 1. Sun and earth -- pt. 2. Plants and animals -- pt. 3. People and food -- pt. 4. Preindustrial societies -- pt. 5. Fossil-fueled civilization -- pt. 6. Transportation and information.".
- catalog title "Energies : an illustrated guide to the biosphere and civilization / Vaclav Smil.".
- catalog type "text".