Lewis Dartnell
The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Civilization in the Aftermath of a Cataclysm
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143127048
- author:
- Lewis Dartnell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 13.9 x 2.1 x 21.3 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Engineering & Technology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Rebuilding a technological society from scratch requires a deep understanding of the fundamental principles that underpin modern technologies. Lewis Dartnell's book, The Knowledge, provides a comprehensive guide to the essential knowledge needed to survive and rebuild in the aftermath of a cataclysm. The book explains the underlying principles of modern technologies, revealing how they are interlinked and mutually dependent. By understanding these fundamental concepts, readers can acquire the raw materials and generate the electricity needed to build and maintain complex systems. Dartnell also highlights the importance of the scientific method, the knowledge-generating machine that has driven human innovation for centuries. By providing a quickstart guide to the essential knowledge needed to rebuild civilization, The Knowledge offers a vital resource for anyone facing a catastrophic scenario.