How the World Really Works

How the World Really Works

by Vaclav Smil

2025

Understand the fundamental forces shaping our modern existence, from energy and food to materials and globalization, with this essential scientific breakdown. Smil cuts through common assumptions, offering a data-driven perspective on the realities of our industrial world and its environmental implications. For readers seeking a grounded, quantitative understanding of how our societies function and what the future might realistically hold, this book provides a crucial reality check.

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