Energy by Richard Rhodes
A Human History
A sweeping history of how societies have harnessed power over centuries, from wood and coal to oil, electricity, and nuclear energy. It profiles the inventors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers who drove change, as well as the social, economic, and environmental consequences that accompanied each transition. The narrative highlights how innovation, risk, and resistance shaped progress, revealing patterns of gradual adoption and persistent controversy. Drawing lessons from past shifts, it frames today’s decarbonization challenge as achievable through pragmatic technology, policy, and public engagement.
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- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 464–480 pages
- Original Language
- English
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