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Author:   Vaclav Smil
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.680kg
ISBN:  

9781440853241

ISBN 10:   144085324
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   05 December 2016
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Preface to the New Edition Introduction: The Book's Raison d'Être Chapter 1 Energy Systems: Their Basic Properties Resources and Prime Movers Conversions and Uses Infrastructures and Impacts Chapter 2 Energy Transitions: Universal Patterns Processes and Paces: Complexities of Energy Transitions Grand Fuel Sequence: From Biomass to Coal and Hydrocarbons A New Quality: Generation of Electricity History of Prime Movers: From Muscles to Machines Quantifying the Transitions: Uncertainties and Trends Chapter 3 National Transitions: Commonalities and Particularities United Kingdom and France: Great European Powers Netherlands and Sweden: Very Different Experiences United States and Russia: Energy Superpowers Japan and China: Asia's Leaders Changing Patterns: Commonalities and Exceptions Chapter 4 Decarbonization: Progress So Far Slow Gains: Relative Global Decarbonization Inadequate Shifts: Hydrocarbons and Primary Electricity New Renewables: Solar Energy and Wind Electricity Modern Biofuels: Electricity and Liquids National Trajectories: Aspirations and Accomplishments Chapter 5 Looking Ahead: Possibilities and Constraints Long-term Forecasts: Past Failures and New Visions Climate Change Challenge: How Much More CO2 Can We Emit? Indispensable Fossil Fuels: Steel, Cement, Ammonia, and Plastics Pace of Transitions: Innovations, Inertia, and Surprises Realistic Anticipations: More Than a Great Transition Chapter 6 Recapitulations Appendices References Index

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This new edition of the book thoroughly provides readers with the latest published data on the discussed subjects and numerous useful references. Summing Up: Recommended. All readers. * Choice *

"""This new edition of the book thoroughly provides readers with the latest published data on the discussed subjects and numerous useful references. Summing Up: Recommended. All readers."" - Choice"

This new edition of the book thoroughly provides readers with the latest published data on the discussed subjects and numerous useful references. Summing Up: Recommended. All readers. - Choice

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Vaclav Smil is Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Environment at the University of Manitoba.

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