This volume examines all important aspects of biospheric civilizational energetics. The author uses measurements of energy and power densities and intensities throughout to provide an integrated framework of analysis as all segments of energetics are examined, from planetary energetics (solar radiation and geomorphic processes) and bioenergetics (photosynthesis) to human energetics (metabolism and thermoregulation), traced from hunting-gathering and agricultural societies through modern day industrial civilization. The book concludes with general patterns and trends of energy use today, their impact on the environment and socio-economic considerations.
- ISBN10 0471629057
- ISBN13 9780471629054
- Publish Date 8 February 1991
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 31 May 2002
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 384
- Language English