Fossil Capital: The Rise of Steam Power and the Roots of Global Warming
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
496
Book • Nonfiction
United Kingdom • 19th century
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Business & Economics•
Climate Change2016
Adult
18+ years
In Fossil Capital: The Rise of Steam Power and the Roots of Global Warming, Andreas Malm explores the transition from water to steam power during the Industrial Revolution. He examines how this shift laid the groundwork for fossil fuel dependency and contributed to the global warming crisis, emphasizing the socio-economic factors that drove the adoption of coal-based energy.
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Fossil Capital: The Rise of Steam Power and the Roots of Global Warming by Andreas Malm is widely praised for its insightful historical analysis of industrial capitalism’s link to climate change. Critics highlight its thorough research and engaging narrative but note its dense academic style as a potential barrier for some readers.
Readers interested in Fossil Capital would enjoy exploring the historical intersection of industrial energy and climate change, akin to Adam Tooze’s The Wages of Destruction. Ideal for environmental historians, sociologists, or those curious about capitalism's role in global warming.
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496
Book • Nonfiction
United Kingdom • 19th century
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Business & Economics•
Climate Change2016
Adult
18+ years
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