Ancient societies invariably paid homage to the sun, the one energy source that sustains and links all life. Today, many populations perceive solar energy technology as being in harmony with their cultural traditions because it is peaceful and environmentally friendly. This well-illustrated book provides a fascinating understanding of solar energy's many forms, the benefits it has brought to different communities around the world and its intimate links with art, myths, religion and history. Publie egalement en franais: L ...
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Ancient societies invariably paid homage to the sun, the one energy source that sustains and links all life. Today, many populations perceive solar energy technology as being in harmony with their cultural traditions because it is peaceful and environmentally friendly. This well-illustrated book provides a fascinating understanding of solar energy's many forms, the benefits it has brought to different communities around the world and its intimate links with art, myths, religion and history. Publie egalement en franais: L'energie solaire: comment vivre en paix avec la nature Publicado tambien en espanol: El Sol. Fuente de energia para el desarrollo de las culturas en paz con la naturaleza (agotado) UNESCO Science Report 2002 The UNESCO Science Report 2002, announced for release by end 2002, is now to be published initially in electronic form only. Readers are referred to the UNESCO general website for information regarding its availability.
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Add this copy of The Timeless Energy of the Sun for Life and Peace With to cart. $32.00, like new condition, Sold by Bookwitch rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Concord, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Sierra Club, S.F. 1998. First printing..
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Fine in Very Good jacket. Book Folio, hardcover, fine in VG gold and red pictorial dj. beautiful photographs from around the world. First printing edition. Singh presents a vision for the new millennium in which the harmonization of technology with traditional cultures will pro vide solutions to the world's energy crisis. For a world with a fragile atmosphere, with a growing population, limited resources--solar energy is our best hope. Contains a Sierra club newsletter about the book and author. Photo illustrated throughout.
