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Speed: (Record no. 217873)
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| fixed length control field | 02294nam a22001817a 4500 |
| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION | |
| control field | 20260318115430.0 |
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| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9780241754542 (paperback) |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 501 SMI |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Smil, Vaclav. |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Speed: |
| Remainder of title | How it explains the world / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. | Vaclav Smil. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | India; |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Penguin Random House, |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 2025. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | xvi, 345 pages. |
| Dimensions | 24 cm. |
| 365 ## - TRADE PRICE | |
| Price amount | Rs. 1099.00 |
| 505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Formatted contents note | Preface: From Speed’s Absence to Singularity -<br/>Introduction-Universe of Speeds: Variables and measurements -<br/>1. Evolution: Non-intuitive time spans and speeds -<br/>2. Organisms: Life's strategies and capabilities -<br/>3. Speed Limits in Premodern Societies -<br/>4 The Fast Lane: How modern societies accelerate -<br/>5. Parting Musings: Obverses, limits, aspirations Coda -<br/>Acknowledgements -<br/>References and Notes -<br/>Index.<br/> |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | "Explore how speed influences every aspect of life on Earth, from the slow grind of geological processes and the fleeting lifespans of organisms to the astonishing speed of light and the remarkable adaptations of creatures like the swift antelope and the soaring albatross. In this ambitious and wide-ranging ideas book, internationally bestselling author Vaclav Smil uncovers the intricate connections between speed, nature, and human innovation. With counterintuitive insights, such as how erosion actually accelerates mountain growth, Smil challenges long-held myths. For example, Smil debunks the notion that our modern lives are accelerating at an unprecedented pace: the rapid adoption of mobile phones - from 0% in 1983 to 90% in 2002 (19 years) - is like the spread of earlier technologies such as radio (22 years), colour television (24 years) and even microwave ovens (17 years). In SPEED, Smil combines his trademark compelling statistics with insightful analysis to take readers on a captivating journey through the vast timescales of Earth's history and the complexities of modern life. He explains how we measure speed and reveals the theoretical limits that shape our societies, offering a thought-provoking exploration of the forces that define our world. This eye-opening book encourages readers to see speed's vital role in everything around us"--Publisher's description |
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| Source of classification or shelving scheme | Dewey Decimal Classification |
| Koha item type | BOOKs |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Materials specified (bound volume or other part) | Damaged status | Not for loan | Home library | Current library | Shelving location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Cost, normal purchase price | Total Checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Checked out | Date last seen | Date last checked out | Price effective from | Koha item type | Public note |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | PB | . | . | General Stacks | 18.03.2026 | Purchased - Amazon.in | 1099.00 | 1 | 501 SMI | 40743 | 29.06.2026 | 31.03.2026 | 31.03.2026 | 18.03.2026 | BOOKs | Recommended by Prof. Dr. Arun K Thiruvengadam |