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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 of energy in world history, ranging from human musclepower in foraging societies and animalpower in traditional farming to preindustrial hydraulic techniques and modern fossilfueled civilization. The book combines a vast historical sweep with crosscultural comparisons and is enhanced by illustrations and accessible quantitative material. Students and general readers alike will gain an understanding of energys fundamental role in human progress.Smil illuminates the role played by various means of harnessing energy in different societies and provides new insights by explaining the impact and limitations of these fundamental physical inputswhether it is in the cultivation of crops, smelting of metals, waging of war, or the mass production of goods. While examining the energetic foundations of historical changes, Energy in World History avoids simplistic, deterministic views of energy needs and recognizes the complex interplay of physical and social realities.
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I bought this book thinking it would be a more straightforward history, but it dives deep into complex topics. A little too scholarly for my taste, and I found myself lost in some sections. It’s definitely for someone looking for an academic perspective, not casual reading.
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James Carter
Not What I Expected
I bought this book thinking it would be a more straightforward history, but it dives deep into complex topics. A little too scholarly for my taste, and I found myself lost in some sections. It’s definitely for someone looking for an academic perspective, not casual reading.
J
James Carter
Not What I Expected
I bought this book thinking it would be a more straightforward history, but it dives deep into complex topics. A little too scholarly for my taste, and I found myself lost in some sections. It’s definitely for someone looking for an academic perspective, not casual reading.
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Amina Rahman
Interesting but Dense at Times
The content of this book is really interesting, but some sections felt quite dense and hard to get through. I enjoyed the insights on how energy shaped different cultures, but I think it could be more accessible for casual readers. Still, worth a read!
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Amina Rahman
Interesting but Dense at Times
The content of this book is really interesting, but some sections felt quite dense and hard to get through. I enjoyed the insights on how energy shaped different cultures, but I think it could be more accessible for casual readers. Still, worth a read!
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