Vaclar Smil
What’s inside
Making the Modern World discusses the history and future of material use, and the consequences of mankind’s consumption patterns.
You’ll Learn
- Understand the history of material use
- Learn about strategies for sustainability
- Enhance knowledge about environmental impact of material consumption
- Grasp the role of technology in dematerialization
Key Points
- Historical trends in material use
- Impacts of material consumption
- Role of technology in dematerialization
- Future of material use
- Sustainability strategies
Who’s it For
- History enthusiasts
- Environmental advocates
- Policy makers
- Economists
- Students of material science
About the author
Vaclar Smil is a Czech-Canadian scientist and author known for his interdisciplinary work in energy, environmental and population change.