CREATING A RICH WORLD. PERSPECTIVES IN ECONOMICS - VACLAV SMIL

Discover a fascinating analysis of the modern world and its dependence on the materials that make it up. Vaclav Smil's book, recommended by Bill Gates, is a deep reflection on whether we are able to consume everything we produce and what costs we incur in connection with it.

• Bestseller recommended by Bill Gates
• Analysis of the world's dependence on materials
• Perspectives in economics, industry and environment
• Statistics that open your eyes
• New perspective on consumption and production
• Inspiration for readers interested in economics and the environment

Vaclav Smil, a Czech-Canadian scientist and professor at the University of Manitoba, is an author who is not afraid to ask difficult questions. His books and articles, of which he has written over 400, are valued for their in-depth analysis and interdisciplinary approach. Bill Gates calls him his favorite living author because Smil never gives simple answers to complicated questions.

"Creating a Rich World" is a book that makes you reflect on our lifestyle and its impact on the planet. The author analyzes materials such as cement, iron, aluminum and plastic, which are essential for building modernity, but at the same time constitute a huge burden on the environment. Smil wonders whether we are able to balance the growing demand for these materials with the possibilities of recycling and production efficiency.

This book is full of interesting statistics and analyzes that present new perspectives for readers interested in economics, environmental research, energy analysis, mineral geology, industrial organization, production and materials engineering. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how dependent the modern world is on materials and what costs are associated with it.

Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN presents this book in paperback, with 368 pages in 236x152 mm format. This is a position that should be on the shelf of anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of the modern world and its challenges.