How the world really works

A MASTERPIECE ABOUT THE PRINCIPLES OF THE WORLD THAT STUNNED EVEN BILL GATES Never before in history has humanity had so much information, yet few realize how the world actually works. Award-winning scientist of Czech origin Vaclav Smil describes and explains complex processes with incredible ease. It deals with seven fundamental principles of modern society, starting with energy, through globalization, and ending with the challenges awaiting us in the future. To begin solving problems, we must first understand the basic facts. This will be much easier with this fascinating publication.