Energy in our minds : concepts and measures -- Energy in the biosphere : how nature works -- Energy in human history : muscles, tools, and machines -- Energy in the modern world : fossil-fueled civilization -- Energy in everyday life : from eating to emailing -- Energy in the future : trends and unknowns.
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In this book, author and academic Vaclav Smil provides an introduction to this far-reaching term and gives the reader a greater understanding of energy's place in both past and present society. Starting with an explanation of the concept, he goes on to cover such topics as the inner workings of the human body, and the race for more efficient and environmentally friendly fuels.