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The Physics of Energy

Robert L. Jaffe

The Physics of Energy provides a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the scientific principles governing energy sources, uses, and systems. This definitive textbook traces the flow of energy from sources such as solar power, nuclear power, wind power, water power, and fossil fuels through i...

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StarTalk Radio

It was highly recommended as a comprehensive and relevant resource for jumpstarting a civilization, especially for its focus on energy and physics.

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If your task was to jumpstart civilization but had access to only one book, then The Physics of Energy would be your choice.

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It was highly recommended as a comprehensive and relevant resource for jumpstarting a civilization, especially for its focus on energy and physics.

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If your task was to jumpstart civilization but had access to only one book, then The Physics of Energy would be your choice.

Professors Taylor and Jaffe have written a comprehensive, thorough, and relevant treatise. It's an energizing read as a standalone book, but it should also be a course offered at every college lest we mismanage our collective role as shepherds of our energy-hungry, energy-dependent civilization.

I couldn't put it down.

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