He is the author of forty books including energy and civilization published by the mit press in 2010 he was named by foreign policy as one of the top 100 global thinkers.
Vaclav smil energy and civilization.
Smil s masterful overview explains energy s centrality in creating and sustaining civilization.
Grounded in science sensitive to cultural differences and richly detailed it is the definitive work on this vital subject.
Vaclav smil is distinguished professor emeritus at the university of manitoba.
In this monumental history vaclav smil provides a comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society from pre agricultural foraging societies through today s fossil fuel driven civilization.
He is the author of forty books including energy and civilization published by the mit press.