Description
- Print length: 352 pages
- Language: English
- Publisher: Viking
- Publication date: 27 November 2025
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 2.7 x 23.3 cm
- ISBN-10: 0241754542
- ISBN-13: 978-0241754542
Availability: In Stock
Speed: How it Explains the World
SKU: 9780241754542
Original price was: ₹1,099.00.₹824.25Current price is: ₹824.25.
Discover how speed shapes our world in Vaclav Smil’s “Speed: How it Explains the World.” This compelling book, lauded by Bill Gates, delves into the profound influence of speed on everything from geological timescales to the swiftness of wildlife and human innovation. Smil, a master of data-driven insights, challenges common perceptions, revealing counterintuitive truths about our planet’s pace and the evolution of technology. Through captivating statistics and sharp analysis, explore the intricate connections between speed, nature, and modern life. Uncover the theoretical limits governing our societies and gain a fresh perspective on the fundamental force that defines our existence. A must-read for curious minds at The Bookish Owl.
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