How the World Really Works
Categories: History, Science & Math
Vaclav Smil explains the fundamentals that sustain modern civilization — energy, food production, materials like steel, cement, plastics and ammonia, globalization, risk, and the environment — and what they mean for our future.
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- Bill Gates: “What I love about How the World Really Works is that it sums up all of the incredible knowledge Vaclav has gained over the years.”