Vaclav Smil
Science
Vaclav Smil is a renowned scientist and academic with expertise in energy, environmental science, and interdisciplinary research.
He earned his Ph.D. in Geography from Pennsylvania State University and holds a degree from Charles University in Prague.
Smil is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Manitoba and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
His work has earned him recognition as one of Foreign Policy's Top 100 Global Thinkers in 2010.
Smil is known for his data-driven approach to analyzing complex global issues, particularly in energy and environmental studies.
His numerous publications have made him a respected voice in discussions on technology, resources, and sustainability.
Books by Vaclav Smil

How the World Really Works
by Vaclav Smil
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2022
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326 pages
3.96
12.8K ratings
Science
History
Economics

Invention and Innovation
by Vaclav Smil
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2023
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232 pages
3.85
991 ratings
History
Science
Technology

Should We Eat Meat?
by Vaclav Smil
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2013
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288 pages
3.52
629 ratings
Science
Food
Health

Made in the USA
by Vaclav Smil
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2013
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263 pages
3.77
475 ratings
Economics
Business
History