Growth

Discover the complex and fascinating topic of growth in nature and society with this magisterial book. Vaclav Smil takes readers on a journey from microbial organisms to megacities and the global economy, examining the effects of growth on everything from our daily lives to the trajectories of empires and civilizations. Explore the challenges of tracing growth in human populations and economies, and learn about the uncertain trajectory of modern civilization as it balances material growth with biospheric limits.