Two prime movers of globalization : the history and impact of diesel engines and gas turbines / Vaclav Smil.

Author: Smil, Vaclav.

Imprint:Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, c2010.

Description261 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Note:Globalization waves and their prime movers -- Why gasoline-fueled Otto-cycle engines would not do -- Diesel's engine -- Gas turbines -- Two prime movers of globalization -- Benefits and costs -- Why the two engines are here to stay.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.

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