'There is no author whose books I look forward to more' Bill Gates
The New York Times bestselling author returns with a mind-opening
exploration of how size defines life on Earth. Explaining the key
processes shaping size in nature, society and technology, Smil
busts myths around proportions - from bodies to paintings and the
so-called golden ratio - tells us what Jonathan Swift got wrong in
Gulliver's Travels - the giant Brobdingnagian's legs would buckle
under their enormous weight - and dives headfirst into the most
contentious issue in ergonomics: the size of aeroplane seats. It is
no exaggeration to say this fascinating and wide-ranging tour de
force will change the way you look at absolutely everything.
General
Imprint: |
Penguin Books
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
November 2023 |
Authors: |
Vaclav Smil
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Dimensions: |
198 x 129 x 35mm (L x W x T) |
Pages: |
352 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-241-99214-2 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-241-99214-1 |
Barcode: |
9780241992142 |
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