9781332514144 - america's power resources: the economic significance of coal, oil and water-power (classic reprint) de gilbert, chester garfield (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the role of coal, oil, natural gas, and hydropower in the development of industrial society. The author argues that these energy resources played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution and continue to shape the way we live today. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, uses, and environmental impact of these energy sources, and explores the challenges and opportunities we face as we transition to a more sustainable energy future. The author highlights the social and economic consequences of our dependence on fossil fuels and offers insights into the potential of renewable energy sources. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of technology, energy policy, or the future of our planet. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …