To Have and Have Not - Energy in World History

This timely book tells the sweeping story of energy, tracing patterns of use in human history with an emphasis on the modern period. Contextualizing global history through the lens of the Anthropocene, Brian Black traces stages of industrialization, concluding with our current transition within the reality of climate change.

About the author

Brian C. Black is head of the Division of Arts and Humanities and professor of history and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona.

Summary

Tracing our energy usage from the Industrial era to modern times, Brian Black outlines the past, and point us towards the direction we need to go with our energy usage to offset the effects of climate change.

Product details

• Authors: Brian C. Black, Black Brian C.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.02.2019
• EAN: 9781538105030
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-0503-0
• No. of pages: 310
• Series: Exploring World History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; HISTORY / World, General & world history, Science / Environmental Science, General and world history, Energy resources