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Klappentext Energy: Engine of Evolution is a book about evolution! energy and sustainable development. Since the origin of life! five energy revolutions have passed and Earth is again at the threshold of a new era. This highly practical book paves the way in the search for efficient techniques. In it! the author argues that a sixth energy revolution is required to support the new way of life! and explores possible energy pathways to a more endurable future. Packed with inspiring insights! and examples of new approaches to technological and evolutionary developments! Energy: Engine of Evolution is exceptional reading for business professionals! politicians and scientists. * Provides evolutionary insight * Introduces an Energy Time Scale that shows key relationships between energy and the history of planet Earth* Contains exciting examples of new approaches to technological and evolutionary developments Zusammenfassung Describes the role that energy has played in the evolution of nature and culture! the impact it has had on the world over time and the implications that we are faced with concerning the role of energy in the future. This book describes the relationship between life and energy through time. Inhaltsverzeichnis PART I. THE FIRST FIVE ENERGY REVOLUTIONS a time journey through the history of life Chapter 1. The Photo-Energy Revolution Chapter 2. The Oxo-Energy Revolution Chapter 3. The Pyro-Energy RevolutionChapter 4. The Agro-Energy RevolutionChapter 5. Carbo-Energy Revolution PART II. THE NEXT ENERGY REVOLUTIONevolutionary energetics, models and scenarios Chapter 6. The Staircase of Energy Regimes Chapter 7. The Emerging Helio-Energy Revolution
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PART I. THE FIRST FIVE ENERGY REVOLUTIONS a time journey through the history of lifeChapter 1. The Photo-Energy Revolution Chapter 2. The Oxo-Energy Revolution Chapter 3. The Pyro-Energy RevolutionChapter 4. The Agro-Energy RevolutionChapter 5. Carbo-Energy RevolutionPART II. THE NEXT ENERGY REVOLUTIONevolutionary energetics, models and scenariosChapter 6. The Staircase of Energy Regimes Chapter 7. The Emerging Helio-Energy Revolution