Energy Transitions: History, Requirements, Prospects

by Vaclav Smil

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Energy transitions are fundamental processes behind the evolution of human societies: they both drive and are driven by technical, economic, and social changes. In a bold and provocative argument, "Energy Transitions: History, Requirements, Prospects" describes the history of modern society's dependence on fossil fuels and the prospects for the transition to a nonfossil world. Vaclav Smil, who has published more on various aspects of energy than any working scientist, makes it clear that this transition will not be accomplished easily, and that it cannot be accomplished within the timetables established by the Obama administration. The book begins with a...Read more
  • ISBN10 031338178X
  • ISBN13 9780313381782
  • Publish Date 26 May 2010
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Praeger Security International
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 178
  • Language English