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Speed
How it Explains the World
Smil, Vaclav
Editor: Penguin Books UK
Number of pages: 368
Dimensions: 129/198/35
Language: Anglais
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ISBN: 1405977493
EAN: 9781405977494
OLF code: 10318681
Format: Poche format B
Publication date: 28/05/2026
Category: Sciences populaires
Price: 17.90 €
Vat: 5.5%
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<Prepare to view the world through a new lens - SPEED - a groundbreaking exploration that challenges your perceptions of life''s driving force, from the internationally bestselling author<br><br>''There is no author whose books I look forward to more'' Bill Gates<br><br>''There is perhaps no other academic who paints pictures with numbers like Smil'' Guardian<br><br>Discover how speed shapes life on Earth, from grinding geological processes to the astonishing speed of light. In this wide-ranging ideas book, internationally bestselling author Vaclav Smil explores the connections between speed, nature, and human innovation. With surprising insights - like how erosion actually accelerates mountain growth - Smil debunks the myth that modern life is accelerating at an unprecedented rate.<br><br>Combining compelling statistics with insightful analysis, Smil take readers on a captivating journey through the vast timescales of Earth''s history all the way down to the complexities of the present day.<br><br>Smil explains how we measure speed and reveals its theoretical limits, offering a thought-provoking look at the forces defining our world. This eye-opening book encourages readers to see speed''s vital role in everything around us.<>