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Material World

The Six Raw Materials That Shape Modern Civilization

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Exploring the profound impact of six essential raw materials—sand, iron, salt, oil, copper, and lithium—this narrative reveals how the quest for these resources has influenced civilization's rise and fall. The book highlights the paradox of our modern, information-driven world, where resource extraction continues to escalate, shaping economies and societies. It delves into the intricate relationship between humanity's prosperity and the materials we utilize, offering a sweeping examination of our past and the hidden struggles that will define our future.

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Material World, Ed Conway

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Rok vydání
2023
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Podtitul
The Six Raw Materials That Shape Modern Civilization
Jazyk
anglicky
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Ed Conway
Rok vydání
2023
Vazba
pevná
Počet stran
512
ISBN13
9780593534342
Série
Hodnocení
4,5 z 5
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Exploring the profound impact of six essential raw materials—sand, iron, salt, oil, copper, and lithium—this narrative reveals how the quest for these resources has influenced civilization's rise and fall. The book highlights the paradox of our modern, information-driven world, where resource extraction continues to escalate, shaping economies and societies. It delves into the intricate relationship between humanity's prosperity and the materials we utilize, offering a sweeping examination of our past and the hidden struggles that will define our future.