Fossil Capital
Andreas Malm
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Fossil Capital
by Andreas Malm
Published
2016
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Pages
496
ISBN-13
9781784781323
Description
Description from Verso Books: **How capitalism first promoted fossil fuels with the rise of steam power** The more we know about the catastrophic implications of climate change, the more fossil fuels we burn. How did we end up in this mess? In this masterful new history, Andreas Malm claims it all began in Britain with the rise of steam power. But why did manufacturers turn from traditional sources of power, notably water mills, to an engine fired by coal? Contrary to established views, steam offered neither cheaper nor more abundant energy—but rather superior control of subordinate labour. Animated by fossil fuels, capital could concentrate production at the most profitable sites and during the most convenient hours, as it continues to do today. Sweeping from nineteenth-century Manchester to the emissions explosion in China, from the original triumph of coal to the stalled shift to renewables, this study hones in on the burning heart of capital and demonstrates, in unprecedented depth, that turning down the heat will mean a radical overthrow of the current economic order.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Fossil Capital?
This edition of Fossil Capital has approximately 496 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 Fossil Capital?
For most readers, Fossil Capital typically takes between 10h 20m and 6h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 124,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 124,000 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 Fossil Capital?
The estimated word count for Fossil Capital is approximately 124,000 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 Fossil Capital?
Fossil Capital was written by Andreas Malm.
When was Fossil Capital published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.