Size: how it explains the world
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Published:
New York, NY : HarperCollins Publishers, [2023].
Format:
Book
Edition:
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc:
ix, 292 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780063324091, 0063324091, 9780063324091
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
What makes a human society too big? What about a human being? Which alternative energy sources have the best chance of scaling and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels? Why do tall people make more money? What makes a face beautiful? How about a cathedral? How can changing the size of your plates help you lose weight?
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APA Citation (style guide)
Smil, V. (2023). Size: how it explains the world. First U.S. edition. HarperCollins Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Smil, Vaclav. 2023. Size: How It Explains the World. HarperCollins Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Smil, Vaclav, Size: How It Explains the World. HarperCollins Publishers, 2023.
MLA Citation (style guide)Smil, Vaclav. Size: How It Explains the World. First U.S. edition. HarperCollins Publishers, 2023.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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