Description
With the famous equation E=mc2, Einstein proved that all matter can be described as energy. It is everywhere and it is everything. In this updated and engaging introduction, scientist Vaclav Smil explores energy in all its forms, from the inner workings of the human body to what we eat, the cars we drive and the search for more efficient, eco-friendly fuels. The book highlights the importance of energy in past and present societies, explains the science behind global warming and efforts to prevent it, and reveals how our daily decisions affect energy consumption. It uncovers the truths and myths behind one of the most important concepts in the universe.
Information
Author: Smil Václav
Language: English
Publication date: March 7, 2017
Manufacturer: Folio, spol.s r.o.
Genres: English literature, Books, Foreign language books, Books on science in english, Non-fiction literature in english
Type: Paperback book
Pages: 240
ISBN/EAN: 9781786071330