The Science of Energy
Resources and Power Explained
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Michael E. Wysession
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Energy is, without a doubt, the very foundation of the universe. It's the engine that powers life and fuels the evolution of human civilization.
To better put into perspective the various issues surrounding energy in the 21st century, you need to understand the essential science behind how energy works. And you need a reliable source whose focus is on giving you the facts you need to form your own educated opinions.
In the 24 riveting lectures of The Science of Energy: Resources and Power Explained, expert geophysicist Professor Wysession presents an unbiased investigation into the energy sources that power our world. With clear and easy-to-follow explanations that make scientific and mathematical concepts approachable and understandable, this course is a marvelous window into the inner workings of energy that will keep you constantly engaged. You'll examine a wide portfolio of energy sources, how these sources work, the engineering marvels that adapt them to human needs, the economic and environmental consequences of using them, and more. Whatever exciting changes await us in the coming decades (from food production to public transportation to industrial manufacturing), they'll most certainly require lots of power. For this reason and many more, this course imparts essential information for any well-informed citizen of the world - whether you're powering a major city or simply turning on the light.
The world-spanning civilizations that we have built rely on a vast, dependable, and lasting supply of energy. The choices we make have profound consequences for how the world will continue to develop. Get the facts you need to choose well.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
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- sean coady
- 26-12-2023
Solid run through the basics of energy in our world
Good balance of the physics, economics, politics and realities of our dependence and future around all kinds of energy. Recommended
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- Robert Watkinson
- 11-06-2017
Immediatey relevant!
Increased my understanding of the Energy debate in Australia and the Globe. Now I am better placed to give more considered opinions to the debate and to personal investment.
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- jack
- 18-07-2019
Absolutely awesome
Exactly what I was looking for. an extraordinarily balanced discussion of different energy types and generations. The lecturer has excellent narration and is clearly spoken. The course was interesting and engaging the whole time. my biggest criticism is that it was made in 2016 and this field is moving very fast so some things discussed are already feeling dated. An updated or new lecture series would be highly appreciated!
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- Craig
- 12-08-2019
Informative
I enjoyed this podcast and the way it discussed all energy options without bias. Very relevant to the challenges we face now and into the future.
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- Alison
- 23-12-2018
very interesting and relevant
very informative. challenged and changed my opinion in a number of areas. will change the way I look at and use energy and energy usage. thoroughly recommended.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-08-2019
must read
great balanced informative course deliverd in an entertaining fashion. will listen to it again with a notebook!
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- Mike Borg
- 14-04-2022
Great information
This covered all the different energy sources and storage, their pros and cons, etc. so it is quite comprehensive. It also treated each of them quite fairly and justified why renewables are becoming the preferred type. There is a lot of US-centric information, and the use of both metric and imperial measurements. This is a great resource if you're wanting to be more informed on this topic.
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- Amazon Customer
- 17-07-2023
Interesting and easy to understand
I thoroughly enjoyed this course! The presenter explains everything in detail and from different perspectives, from international effects to what an individual experiences.
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- Nicholas J. Morley
- 06-05-2024
Great Insight into Energy
This lecture series is now some 8 years old and some of the information will be inaccurate but this only shows how quickly things move on in this area. Great insights in to the energy market and broader issues and implications for future generations.
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