Explaining the key processes shaping size in nature, society and technology, Smil busts myths around proportions - from bodies to paintings and the so-called golden ratio - tells us what Jonathan Swift got wrong in Gulliver's Travels - the giant Brobdingnagian's legs would buckle under their enormous weight - and dives headfirst into the most contentious issue in ergonomics: the size of aeroplane seats.
It is no exaggeration to say this fascinating and wide-ranging tour de force will change the way you look at absolutely everything.
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Explaining the key processes shaping size in nature, society and technology, Smil busts myths around proportions - from bodies to paintings and the so-called golden ratio - tells us what Jonathan Swift got wrong in Gulliver's Travels - the giant Brobdingnagian's legs would buckle under their enormous weight - and dives headfirst into the most contentious issue in ergonomics: the size of aeroplane seats.
It is no exaggeration to say this fascinating and wide-ranging tour de force will change the way you look at absolutely everything.
Imprint | Viking |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | May 2023 |
Availability | In stock. We should be able to ship in 1 working day. More are on order, but they may take a while to arrive. |
Authors | Vaclav Smil |
Dimensions | 233 x 153 x 24mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 292 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-241-50700-1 |
Barcode | 9780241507001 |
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LSN | 0-241-50700-6 |