This authoritative guide, written by international expert Vaclav Smil, reveals how every aspect of our existence is governed by one of the most important concepts in our universe.
Author Vaclav Smil is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Manitoba, Canada. He has written more than 30 books and been a keynote speaker at both the World Economic Forum and the Global Roundtable on Climate Change. In 2010 he was named by Foreign Policy as one of the Top 100 Global Thinkers.
'There is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav
Smil'
*Bill Gates*
'This book is about physical rather than social sciences. It
explores important topics around how energy works, how our
production and use might evolve, and how this affects climate
change.'
*Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook*
'A breath of fresh air and a gem in the bookshop. Rich in
thoughtful insights and written in sparkling prose.'
*Professor David G. Victor - School of Global Policy and Strategy,
UC San Diego*
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