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Fossil Capital: The Rise of Steam Power and the Roots of Global Warming

Andreas Malm
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Fossil Capital: The Rise of Steam Power and the Roots of Global Warming

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Andreas Malm

Fossil Capital: The Rise of Steam Power and the Roots of Global Warming

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

496

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United Kingdom • 19th century

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.4

801 ratings

87%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

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Who Should Read Fossil Capital: The Rise of Steam Power and the Roots of Global Warming?

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.

4.4

801 ratings

87%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

496

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United Kingdom • 19th century

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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