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Explore the substances that shaped human history and will define our future. Material World provides a deep look at the essential elements like sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium. These materials have driven our progression from the Dark Ages to the modern era, powering everything from our homes to the smartphones in our pockets. This Sunday Times Bestseller and Radio 4 Book of the Week offers a compelling narrative on how materials build our world. From the tools of antiquity to the high-tech components of today, this book explains the science and impact of the resources we rely on most. Whether you are interested in engineering, history, or the future of technology, this work provides a necessary perspective on the physical foundation of our civilization.

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Sunday Times Bestseller and Radio 4 Book of the Week recognized for its high quality writing and research.

Covers essential materials including sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium to explain our technological evolution.

Shortlisted for the FT Business Book of the Year Award and the British Academy Book Prize.

Traces the human journey from the Dark Ages to the present day through the lens of materials science.

Provides insight into the substances that power modern computers, phones, and homes.

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01 August 2024
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02 September 2023

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