Smil, Vaclav

Grand Transitions: How the Modern World Was Made

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ISBN 13:
9780190060664
author:
Smil, Vaclav
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Oxford University Press Inc
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
368
Dimensions:
24.4 x 16.3 x 3.2 centimeters (0
Genre:
Science, Nature, Natural Resources,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£29.82

Description

The modern world was created through a series of interconnected transformations. The demographic shift altered population dynamics, while the agricultural and dietary transition enabled highly productive farming practices, reducing malnutrition but also resulting in significant environmental consequences. The energy transition brought about rapid industrialisation, transforming production and transportation, and the economic transition has been marked by high growth rates and structural changes, leading to unprecedented quality of life for many. These transitions have had profound impacts on the environment, including ecosystem degradation, loss of biodiversity, and pollution. This book explores the genesis of these transformations, their interactions, and outcomes, as well as their ongoing challenges and potential consequences. The author examines key unfolding transitions and assesses their implications, providing a forward-thinking perspective on the future of human development and its relationship with the natural world.

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