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Summary of Ed Conway's Material World, EPUB eBook

Summary of Ed Conway's Material World EPUB

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Get the Summary of Ed Conway's Material World in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Material World" by Ed Conway delves into the profound impact of materials on human civilization, from ancient times to the modern era. The book begins with the story of Libyan desert glass, illustrating the intersection of natural phenomena and human history. Conway explores the significance of sand, not only as a foundation for glassmaking and silicon chips but also for its role in construction and land reclamation, despite the environmental costs of its extraction. The narrative then shifts to the pivotal role of glass in economic and scientific progress, tracing its origins and the challenges of glassmaking chemistry...

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