Energy & Society (Revised) by Fred Cottrell

Energy & Society (Revised) by Fred Cottrell

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Energy & Society (Revised) by Fred Cottrell

Energy and Society (Revised) When first published in 1955, this book was among the first interpretive treatments of the connection between a society's energy conditions and evolution of its culture. The book begins with a basic discussion of the earliest forms of energy uses and evolves through a discussion of how the evolution of alternative energy converters has impacted the growth of civilization. Dr.Cottrell takes us from food gathering societies up through the beginning of the industrial revolution into the age of nuclear power. With each step of change, he discusses how society has changed and the impact these changes have had on economic, moral and social issues. Today, more than any time in history, the questions of energy sources, energy conversion, energy uses and energy distribution are among the greatest challenges faced by civilization. In this book, Dr. Cottrell does not give you answers or predictions but takes you through the thought processes necessary to overcome the multible barriers we face in moving into the future.
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ISBN 13 9781449031688
ISBN 10 1449031684
Title Energy & Society (Revised)
Author Fred Cottrell
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher AuthorHouse
Year published 2009-11-10
Number of pages 484
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