General Energetics: Energy in the Biosphere and Civilization - Vaclav Smil - Hardcover
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9780471629054
ISBN:0471629057
Edition: 1st Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John Summary: The Universal Link: Energetics and Energy. Planetary Energetics: Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere. Photosynthesis: Energetics of Primary Production. Heterotrophic Conversions: Consumer Energetics. Human Energetics: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Activity. Man as a Simple Heterotroph: Gathering, Hunting, and Fishing. Man as a Solar Farmer: Traditional Agricultures. Preindustrial Complexification: Prime Movers and Fuel [read more]- 30-Day No-Hassle Returns
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9780471629054
ISBN:
0471629057
Edition: 1st
Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
The Universal Link: Energetics and Energy. Planetary Energetics: Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere. Photosynthesis: Energetics of Primary Production. Heterotrophic Conversions: Consumer Energetics. Human Energetics: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Activity. Man as a Simple Heterotroph: Gathering, Hunting, and Fishing. Man as a Solar Farmer: Traditional Agricultures. Preindustrial Complexification: Prime Movers and Fuels in Traditional Societies. Fossil Fuels: Heat and Prime Movers. Fossil-Fueled Civilization: Patterns, Trends, Costs. Energetics of Food: Modern Farming and Food Consumption. Environmental Implications: Necessities and Consequences. Energetic Correlates: Complexities of High-Energy Civilization. Grand Patterns: Energetic--and Other--Essentials. Appendix. References. Index.
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