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How the World Really Works

The Science Behind How We Got Here and Where We're Going

by Vaclav Smil · 2022 · 336 pages

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About This Book

A quantitative analysis of the physical and technical foundations of modern civilization, focusing on energy systems, food production, and material science. Smil evaluates the complexities of globalization and the environment to provide a realistic assessment of current global challenges.

Genres

Science & TechnologyEconomics & FinanceSociety & Politics

Topics

Climate ChangeEnergyFood ProductionFossil FuelsGlobalizationMaterials ScienceSustainability

Book Details

Published

2022

Pages

336

Language

en

ISBN

9780241454398

Audiobook Available

10h 7m
Narrated by Stephen Perring

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