Speed by Vaclav Smil
Speed by Vaclav Smil
SKU: 9780241754542 • Barcode: 9780241754542

Speed

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Book information

  • Format: Paperback
  • Main subject: History: specific events and topics
  • Genre / subject: Popular science
  • Author: Vaclav Smil
  • Audience: Adults

About the book

Speed by Vaclav Smil is a history book for adult readers.

Prepare to view the world through a new lens - SPEED - a groundbreaking exploration that challenges your perceptions of life's driving force, from the internationally bestselling author. Explore how speed influences every aspect of life on Earth, from the slow grind of geological processes and the fleeting lifespans of organisms to the astonishing speed of light and the remarkable adaptations of creatures like the swift antelope and the soaring albatross.

In this ambitious and wide-ranging ideas book, internationally bestselling author Vaclav Smil uncovers the intricate connections between speed, nature, and human innovation. With counterintuitive insights, such as how erosion actually accelerates mountain growth, Smil challenges long-held myths.

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