Fifty minerals that changed the course of history
Chaline discusses the metals, alloys, rocks, and organic minerals and gemstones that humans have used as the building blocks of civilization. Covering the economic, cultural, political and industrial history of each, he shows the effect of each on the scope and pace of human development, as well as...
| Main Author: | Chaline, Eric. |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Richmond Hill, Ont. :
Firefly Books,
2012.
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| Summary: |
Chaline discusses the metals, alloys, rocks, and organic minerals and gemstones that humans have used as the building blocks of civilization. Covering the economic, cultural, political and industrial history of each, he shows the effect of each on the scope and pace of human development, as well as the dangers posed by our exploitation of Earth's resources. |
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| Physical Description: |
223 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. (some col.) ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781554079841 1554079845 |
| Author Notes: |
Eric Chaline is a journalist and writer. He is the author of Fifty Animals that Changed the Course of History , as well as numerous titles on philosophy and history. He lives in the UK, where he is conducting doctoral research in sociology at South Bank University, London. |