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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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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- Material World
- Subtitle
- The Six Raw Materials That Shape Modern Civilization
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ed Conway
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 512
- ISBN13
- 9780593534342
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, History, Business, Business & Management, Technology & Engineering, Political Science & Politics, Politics, Science, Economics, Technology, Gifts for grandpa, Gifts for men
- Rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Description
- 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.