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Reiner Kummel - The Second Law of Economics: Energy, Entropy, and the Origins of Wealth - 9781461429197 - V9781461429197
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The Second Law of Economics: Energy, Entropy, and the Origins of Wealth

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Description for The Second Law of Economics: Energy, Entropy, and the Origins of Wealth paperback. Does economics conform to the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics? This important and fascinating tour of these laws and their influence on natural, technological, and social evolution uses them to analyze economic growth in Germany, Japan and the USA. Series: The Frontiers Collection. Num Pages: 316 pages, 32 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBC; KCN; PHH; RNU; THRB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 486.
Nothing happens in the world without energy conversion and entropy production.  These fundamental natural laws are familiar to most of us when applied to the evolution of stars, biological processes, or the working of an internal combustion engine, but what about industrial economies and wealth production, or their constant companion, pollution?  Does economics conform to the First and the Second  Law of Thermodynamics?  In this important book, Reiner Kümmel takes us on a fascinating tour of these laws and their influence on natural, technological, and social evolution.  Analyzing economic growth in Germany, Japan, and the United States in light of ... Read more

Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer/Sci-Tech/Trade United States
Number of pages
316
Condition
New
Series
The Frontiers Collection
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461429197
SKU
V9781461429197
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Reviews for The Second Law of Economics: Energy, Entropy, and the Origins of Wealth
From the reviews: “The second law of economics by Reiner Kümmel is divided into five chapters. Lots of mathematical expressions, derivations, and interpretations are given which are useful for scientists in this area. This is an interesting book written by a physicist with an interdisciplinary approach suited to the scientific minded as well as non-specialist audience. The author nicely ... Read more

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