TY - BOOK ID - 21962509 TI - Energy and society : [an introduction] PY - 2002 SN - 1560327677 9781560327677 PB - New York Taylor & Francis DB - UniCat KW - History KW - energy KW - technological changes KW - Society KW - energy sources KW - Energy technology KW - Environmental impact KW - Power resources. KW - Power (Mechanics) KW - 469 Energie KW - Power resources KW - Energy KW - Mechanics KW - Energy resources KW - Power supply KW - Natural resources KW - Energy harvesting KW - Energy industries UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:21962509 AB - [This book is an] introduction to work, energy and efficiency for non-scientists. [It] guides the reader through humanity's efforts to harness and generate power, for both work and play. Commencing with our earliest use of fire, this textbook illuminates the historical development of energy technology from classic antiquity to the 21st century ... Energy technologies such as electricity and petroleum are discussed in detail. Physics and chemistry applications are discussed with regard to energy technology and the environmental issues associated with energy use.-Back cover. ER -