Vaclav Smil
Books by Vaclav Smil
Grand Transitions
How the Modern World Was Made
Invention and Innovation
A Brief History of Hype and Failure
How the World Really Works
The Science Behind How We Got Here and Where We're Going
Growth
From Microorganisms to Megacities
Energy and Civilization
A History
Energy
A Beginner's Guide
Power Density
A Key to Understanding Energy Sources and Uses
Oil
Harvesting the Biosphere
What We Have Taken from Nature
Made in the USA
The Rise and Retreat of American Manufacturing
Prime Movers of Globalization
The History and Impact of Diesel Engines and Gas Turbines
Global Catastrophes and Trends
The Next Fifty Years
Energy Myths and Realities
Bringing Science to the Energy Policy Debate
Energy in Nature and Society
General Energetics of Complex Systems
Transforming the Twentieth Century
Technical Innovations and Their Consequences
Creating the Twentieth Century
Technical Innovations of 1867-1914 and Their Lasting Impact
Energy at the Crossroads
Global Perspectives and Uncertainties
Enriching the Earth
Fritz Haber, Carl Bosch, and the Transformation of World Food Production
The Earth's Biosphere
Evolution, Dynamics, and Change
Feeding the World
A Challenge for the Twenty-First Century
Cycles of Life
Civilization and the Biosphere
Energies
An Illustrated Guide to the Biosphere and Civilization