Description
Discover the captivating insights of 'How the World Really Works' by Vaclav Smil, a vital read for anyone interested in understanding the intricate mechanisms of our modern world. This brilliant and thought-provoking book unveils seven critical realities that govern our survival and prosperity, presenting a comprehensive exploration of energy production, food systems, and the globalized economy. In an era where knowledge is abundant, many struggle to grasp the true nature of the challenges we face. Smil delves into the dependencies that shape our societies, revealing how our increasing reliance on fossil fuels complicates the prospects for sustainable energy solutions.
Renowned scientist Vaclav Smil combines his extensive expertise and remarkable research to navigate through the fog of misinformation perpetuated by various influential figures. This essential guide tackles pressing questions about our environmental future and the pathways to human resilience. Is a sustainable future achievable, or are we facing irrevocable decline? 'How the World Really Works' provides the clarity needed to address these daunting issues, making this book a must-have for environmentalists, policymakers, and the inquisitive public alike.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241989678
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Penguin UK
Get your copy today and enlighten your understanding of our world's mechanics.
Delivery information: Enjoy fast and reliable shipping options to ensure you receive your book swiftly and securely.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241989678
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Penguin UK
Description:
Delightfully contrarian, this is the one book you need to read to understand our modern world
We have never had so much information at our fingertips and yet most of us don't know how the world really works. This book explains seven of the most fundamental realities governing our survival and prosperity. From energy and food production, through our material world and its globalization, to risks, our environment and its future, How the World Really Works offers a much-needed reality check - because before we can tackle problems effectively, we must understand the facts. In this ambitious and thought-provoking book we see, for example, that globalization isn't inevitable and that our societies have been steadily increasing their dependence on fossil fuels, making their complete and rapid elimination unlikely.
Vaclav Smil is neither a pessimist nor an optimist, he is a scientist; he is the world-leading expert on energy and an astonishing polymath. This is his magnum opus and is a continuation of his quest to make facts matter. Drawing on the latest science, including his own fascinating research, and tackling sources of misinformation head on - from Yuval Noah Harari to Noam Chomsky - ultimately Smil answers the most profound question of our age- are we irrevocably doomed or is a brighter utopia ahead?
Renowned scientist Vaclav Smil combines his extensive expertise and remarkable research to navigate through the fog of misinformation perpetuated by various influential figures. This essential guide tackles pressing questions about our environmental future and the pathways to human resilience. Is a sustainable future achievable, or are we facing irrevocable decline? 'How the World Really Works' provides the clarity needed to address these daunting issues, making this book a must-have for environmentalists, policymakers, and the inquisitive public alike.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241989678
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Penguin UK
Get your copy today and enlighten your understanding of our world's mechanics.
Delivery information: Enjoy fast and reliable shipping options to ensure you receive your book swiftly and securely.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241989678
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: Penguin UK
Description:
Delightfully contrarian, this is the one book you need to read to understand our modern world
We have never had so much information at our fingertips and yet most of us don't know how the world really works. This book explains seven of the most fundamental realities governing our survival and prosperity. From energy and food production, through our material world and its globalization, to risks, our environment and its future, How the World Really Works offers a much-needed reality check - because before we can tackle problems effectively, we must understand the facts. In this ambitious and thought-provoking book we see, for example, that globalization isn't inevitable and that our societies have been steadily increasing their dependence on fossil fuels, making their complete and rapid elimination unlikely.
Vaclav Smil is neither a pessimist nor an optimist, he is a scientist; he is the world-leading expert on energy and an astonishing polymath. This is his magnum opus and is a continuation of his quest to make facts matter. Drawing on the latest science, including his own fascinating research, and tackling sources of misinformation head on - from Yuval Noah Harari to Noam Chomsky - ultimately Smil answers the most profound question of our age- are we irrevocably doomed or is a brighter utopia ahead?