In the Servitude of Power
energy and civilization through the ages
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
13 November 1991
Summary
This stimulating, informative and at times frightening book provides an overall history of energy usage as a fundamental factor in the evolution of the world’s major civilizations, from pre-history to the present day. It serves as a history of human impact on the biosphere and the consequences of this for the rise and fall of civilizations. The authors look in detail at how different forms of energy use have shaped society in the earliest civilizations - Egypt, Mesopotamia and India - as well…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780862329433 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0862329434 |
| Author: | Jean-claude Debeir, Jean-paul Deleage, Daniel Hemery |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Zed Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 13 November 1991 |
| Weight: | 325g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 138mm x 138mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
‘The blistering conclusions of this fascinating and original book are sure to spark off many debates.’ Le Monde Diplomatique ‘The authors of this book are the first to show how large a constraint energy imposes on the evolution of civilizations. They do so in a style accessible to the lay person while remaining interesting to the specialist.’ La Vie Francaise ‘In the Servitude of Power goes beyond energy to present a fine panorama of humanity from its origins onwards.’ La Tribune
About The Author
Jean-claude Debeir
Jean-Claude Debeir and Daniel Hemery are historians, Jean-Paul Deleage a physicist. They teach at the University of Paris.
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