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How The World Really Works: The Science Behind How We Got Here And Where We'Re Going,New
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Instant New York Times Bestsellera 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 Worlds Toughest Challenges.Bill Gatesprovocative But Perceptive . . . You Can Agree Or Disagree With Smilaccept Or Doubt His Just The Facts Posturebut You Probably Shouldnt Ignore Him.The Washington Postan Essential Analysis Of The Modern Science And Technology That Makes Our Twentyfirst Century Lives Possiblea 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 Dont 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 Muchneeded Reality Checkbecause Before We Can Tackle Problems Effectively, We Must Understand The Facts.In This Ambitious And Thoughtprovoking Book We See, For Example, That Globalization Isnt Inevitablethe Foolishness Of Allowing 70 Per Cent Of The Worlds Rubber Gloves To Be Made In Just One Factory Became Glaringly Obvious In 2020And 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 Greenhousegrown Supermarketbought 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, Datarich 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'How the World Really Works'? A: The book explores the modern science and technology that shape our lives, analyzing fundamental realities such as energy, food production, globalization, and environmental risks.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'How the World Really Works' is Vaclav Smil, a respected scientist and author known for his interdisciplinary approach.
- Q: When was 'How the World Really Works' published? A: The book was published on May 10, 2022.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book comes in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'How the World Really Works' suitable for casual readers? A: Yes, the book is designed to be compelling and readable, making it accessible for a wide audience interested in understanding essential scientific concepts.
- Q: Does the book address climate change? A: Yes, it discusses the challenges of decarbonization and the reliance on fossil fuels, providing insights into environmental issues.
- Q: What kind of challenges does the book highlight regarding globalization? A: The book critiques the vulnerabilities of globalization, illustrating how reliance on single sources for essential goods can lead to significant risks.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of 'How the World Really Works'.
- Q: What type of reader would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in science, technology, history, and philosophy, as well as those seeking to understand the complexities of modern challenges, will find this book valuable.