Consuming Power
David E. Nye
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Consuming Power
by David E. Nye
Published
October 17, 1997
Publisher
The MIT Press
Pages
300
ISBN-13
9780262140638
ISBN-10
0262140632
Description
How did the United States become the world's largest consumer of energy? In Consuming Power, David Nye shows that this is less a question about the development of technology than it is a question about the development of culture. Nye focuses on the lives of ordinary people engaged in normal activities, examining how these activities changed as new energy systems were constructed, from colonial times to recent years. He also shows how, as Americans incorporated new machines and processes into their lives, they became ensnared in power systems that were not easily changed: they made choices about the conduct of their lives, and those choices accumulated to produce a consuming culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Consuming Power?
This edition of Consuming Power has approximately 300 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Consuming Power?
For most readers, Consuming Power typically takes between 6h 15m and 4h 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 75,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 75,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Consuming Power?
The estimated word count for Consuming Power is approximately 75,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Consuming Power?
Consuming Power was written by David E. Nye.
When was Consuming Power published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 17, 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.