This book presents a global and historical perspective of energy flows during the last millennium. The search for sustainable energy is a key issue dominating t

A comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society throughout history, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel–driven civil

This book presents a global and historical perspective of energy flows during the last millennium. The search for sustainable energy is a key issue dominating t

The authors look to the laws of thermodynamics for answers to the questions of evolution, ecology, economics, and even life's origin.