Fifty Minerals that Changed the Course of History
Fifty Minerals that Changed the Course of History
Summary
Fifty Minerals that Changed the Course of History is a fascinating compendium of the metals, rocks, organic minerals, and gems that have had the greatest impact on the development of human civilization from prehistory to the present day.
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Fifty Minerals that Changed the Course of History by Eric Chaline
Fifty Minerals that Changed the Course of History is a beuatifully presented guide to the minerals that have shaped and defined our lives. Weaving together strands of econimic, cultural, political and industrial history, each entry gives a fascinating perspective on the scope and pace of human development and the dangers posed by our exploitation of Earth's resources. From flint and obsidian to bronze and iron, the book explores the history of industry from the earliest recorded history, and marvels at the extraordinary works of art produced in gold, silver, ivory and jade by the great classical civilisations of the Old and New Worlds. Moving into modern times, the book charts the industrialisation of societites though the use of fossil fuels, the production of steel and aluminium and the harnessing of nuclear energy from uranium and plutonium."Elegant and meaningful illustrations embellish and complement the book"
Eric Chaline is a professional journalist and writer specializing in history,
philosophy, and religion. A graduate of Cambridge University and The School
of African and Oriental Studies, London, he lived in Tokyo for seven years where
he was English-language editor for Kodansha Publishers. More recently, he has
published titles on philosophy, including The Book of Zen and The Book of Gods, and
on history, including Traveler’s Guide to the Ancient World: Ancient Greece, History’s
Worst Inventions, History’s Greatest Deceptions, and History’s Worst Predictions. He now
lives and works in London, where he is conducting doctoral research in sociology at
South Bank University.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781845435073 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845435079 |
| Title | Fifty Minerals that Changed the Course of History |
| Author | Eric Chaline |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2013-09-05 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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