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New Energies: A History of Energy Transitions in Europe and North America
New Energies: A History of Energy Transitions in Europe and North America
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Energy transitions have occurred repeatedly over the past 250 years, reshaping social life, economic organization, political governance, and big historical questions about capitalism, democracy, inequality, the environment, and identity. This volume argues that energy systems themselves merit attention as key agents of historical change and engages history in the debate over the shift away from fossil fuels due to the urgency of climate change.
Format: Hardback
Length: 348 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2023
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
Over the past 250 years, remarkable energy transitions have taken place, marking significant shifts in the world's energy landscape. These transitions, which have included the rise of coal in the 19th century, the explosion of oil in the 20th century, and the nuclear utopianism of the 1950s and 1960s, have been as transformative as any political or economic upheaval. They necessitated significant changes in infrastructure and behavior, shaping the way we live and work. While new energies have emerged, they have never fully replaced the old ones. This comprehensive volume explores the history of energy production and consumption, highlighting how energy use has reshaped various aspects of society, including social life, economic organization, and political governance. It emphasizes the crucial role of energy in addressing important historical questions about capitalism, democracy, inequality, the environment, and identity. Recognizing the urgency of climate change and the central role that energy plays in causing and potentially solving global warming, this volume engages history as a discipline in the ongoing debate about the most monumental energy transition of all time: the shift away from fossil fuels. By examining the past, we can gain insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with this transition, and work towards a sustainable and resilient future.
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780822947769
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