Fifty Materials That Make the World

By: Ian Baker

Write A Review

Hardcover | 6 July 2018

At a Glance

Hardcover
292 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
16.3 x 24.3 x 1.9

Hardcover

$99.00

or 4 interest-free payments of $24.75 with

Ships in 5 to 7 business days

This book introduces materials and how advances in materials result in advances in technology and our daily lives. Each chapter covers a particular material, how the material was discovered or invented, when it was first used, how this material has impacted the world, what makes the material important, how it is used today, and future applications. The list of materials covered in this book includes stone, wood, natural fibers, metals, clay, lead, iron, steel, silicon, glass, rubber, composites, polyethylene, rare earth magnet, and alloys.

Industry Reviews

"This fascinating and useful book, aimed at a wide readership, adopts the point of view that human civilization has been materials-based throughout its history. ... Readers with a basic (high school level) understanding of chemistry or physics can easily grasp the material. ... the selection of 50 solid materials is quite thorough; readers will be hard pressed to name solid materials important to human history that were omitted. Summing Up: Recommended. All levels." (J. Lambropoulos, Choice, Vol. 56 (5), January, 2019)

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.