ENERGY: A HUMAN HISTORY by Richard Rhodes is a new work
of non-fiction by the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winning author. We
already have several books by Rhodes in our collection and this one explores
five centuries of change in energy sources from wood to coal to oil to
electricity and renewable energy. The book is divided into three main sections:
Power, Light and New Fires, with an extensive bibliography, significant
endnotes and index.
Rhodes focuses on the social aspects of these changes -
noting both positive and negative impacts for humans and the environment. He
profiles a variety of inventors and advocates strongly for current day nuclear
power. Our copy will be used by students in a number of classes and disciplines
including English, Science, and Social Studies (AP European History, Modern
World, American Studies to name a few). ENERGY received starred
reviews from Booklist (“a beautifully written, often inspiring saga of
ingenuity and progress, ideal for general readers”), Kirkus and Library
Journal.
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