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9781560327677: Energy and Society: An Introduction
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ISBN 10: 1560327677 ISBN 13: 9781560327677
Editorial: Taylor & Francis, 2002

Sinopsis

Guides the reader through the various energy sources available to humans and how we implement them. The book is intended for readers who do not have a science and technology background; it serves as an introduction to work, energy and efficiency. Examples range from human's earliest work endeavors such as building pyramids to the inspiration and development of Henry Ford's first automobile up through alternative energy sources. Also, among the many topics covered are: energy, work, and power; combustion for home comfort; the steam engine; how electricity is generated; boilers and heat transfer; cars and their impact; atoms and atomic energy; Three Mile Island and Chernobyl; Acid rain; smog; nuclear fusion; the greenhouse effect; and much, much more.

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Críticas

"'"Energy and Society guides the reader through humanity's efforts to harness and generate power, for both work and play. "Energy and Society provides an excellent introduction for anyone who wants to learn about energy use throughout human history' "Bulletin of Science, "Technology & Society, June 2003 issue(Vol. 23, No. 3)."

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Guides the reader through the various energy sources available to humans and how we implement them. The book is intended for readers who do not have a science and technology background; it serves as an introduction to work, energy and efficiency. Examples range from human's earliest work endeavors such as building pyramids to the inspiration and development of Henry Ford's first automobile up through alternative energy sources. Also, among the many topics covered are: energy, work, and power; combustion for home comfort; the steam engine; how electricity is generated; boilers and heat transfer; cars and their impact; atoms and atomic energy; Three Mile Island and Chernobyl; Acid rain; smog; nuclear fusion; the greenhouse effect; and much, much more.

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Editorial
Taylor & Francis
Año de publicación
2002
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1560327677
ISBN 13 
9781560327677
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de edición
1
Número de páginas
624
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