Smil, Vaclav

Size: How It Explains the World

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ISBN 13:
9780241992142
author:
Smil, Vaclav
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.8 centimetres (0
Genre:
Science, Physics, History,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£10.81

Description

Size: How It Explains the World is a thought-provoking exploration of how size shapes life on Earth. Vaclav Smil delves into the key processes that determine size in nature, society and technology, busting myths around proportions along the way.

The book examines the most contentious issues in ergonomics, such as the size of aeroplane seats, and challenges common assumptions about the golden ratio and other aspects of human proportion. With its fascinating and wide-ranging approach, Size: How It Explains the World is likely to change the way you think about the world around you.

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