Energy. Human history

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In his landmark book, Pulitzer Prize-winning Richard Rhodes recounts the events and achievements that underpinned all of the revolutionary transitions in energy and transportation, from animal power and hydropower to the steam engine, from the internal combustion engine to the electric motor. Exploring the directions of development of technical thought and the lessons that mankind has learned in the process of conquering the forces of nature, Rhodes answers the question of how we managed to make changes and turn the possibilities inherent in them to our advantage. A brilliant overview of key events in the history of energy over four centuries, the logical outcome is a panorama of the current energy landscape, including renewable energy production and nuclear power issues. The presentation is closely related to topics such as the risk of global warming and the rapid growth of the world's population, which by 2100 should reach ten billion people. The book is intended for anyone who cares about human impact on the environment and the future of the world. “The current debate [about climate change] barely touches on the richest human aspect of history, the root of modern energy problems. One of the goals I set for myself when I wrote Energia is to fill this gap - people, events, dates, places, methods, examples, analogies, defeats and victories - to enliven the discussion and clarify possible solutions. (Richard Rhodes)

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Publication language: Russian

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