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How the World Really Works: The Science Behind How We Got Here and Where We're Going (Paperback)
by Smil, Vaclav | New Book | In Stock
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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

'A new masterpiece from one of my favorite authors... [How The World Really Works] is a compelling and highly readable book that leaves readers with the fundamental grounding needed to help solve the world's toughest challenges.'--Bill Gates

'Provocative but perceptive . . . You can agree or disagree with Smil--accept or doubt his 'just the facts' posture--but you probably shouldn't ignore him.'--The Washington Post

An essential analysis of the modern science and technology that makes our twenty-first century lives possible--a scientist's investigation into what science really does, and does not, accomplish.

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--the foolishness of allowing 70 per cent of the world's rubber gloves to be made in just one factory became glaringly obvious in 2020--and that our societies have been steadily increasing their dependence on fossil fuels, such that any promises of decarbonization by 2050 are a fairy tale. For example, each greenhouse-grown supermarket-bought tomato has the equivalent of five tablespoons of diesel embedded in its production, and we have no way of producing steel, cement or plastics at required scales without huge carbon emissions.

Ultimately, Smil answers the most profound question of our age: are we irrevocably doomed or is a brighter utopia ahead? Compelling, data-rich and revisionist, this wonderfully broad, interdisciplinary guide finds faults with both extremes. Looking at the world through this quantitative lens reveals hidden truths that change the way we see our past, present and uncertain future.

Summary: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A new masterpiece from one of my favorite authors. How The World Really Works is a compelling and highly readable book that leaves readers with the fundamental grounding needed to help solve the. A polished and enjoyable book that leaves a lasting impression. Well crafted for readers who appreciate depth, clarity, and engaging ideas.
How the World Really Works: The Science Behind How We Got Here and Where We're Going book offers a dedicated look at How the World Really Works: The Science Behind How We Got Here and Where We're Going, with the product details identifying it as a paperback title. The work is associated with Smil, Vaclav and makes a useful addition to a personal collection. It contains 336 pages, is listed in English, and and is published by Penguin Books.
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Author(s): Smil, Vaclav
Book Type: New Book
Genre: General, Science & Technology Policy, Philosophy & Social Aspects
Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: 0593297083
EAN: 9780593297087
Language: English
Number of Pages: 336
Publication Date: 2025-02-04
Publisher: Penguin Books
Weight: 0.55 Pounds

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