Powering the Dream
- Synopsis
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This history of green energy in America showcases the grand experiments, both successful and failed, that have broadened our cultural relationship with sustainable power over the past century. The work examines historical projects such as steam power, wind projects in the West, plans for national electric rail systems, solar hot water heating and the modern solar home of the 1950s, as well as what the future might hold for innovative green energy development. The volume includes sixteen glossy, black and white plates detailing historical energy projects. Madrigal is an editor at The Atlantic Monthly and a staff writer for Wired magazine. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
- Copyright:
- 2011
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780306819773
- Publisher:
- Da Capo Press
- Date of Addition:
- 09/13/12
- Copyrighted By:
- Alexis Madrigal
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
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English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
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Nonfiction,
Science,
Technology
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- Bookshare Staff
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