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The Glass Bathyscaphe: How Glass Changed the World
The Glass Bathyscaphe: How Glass Changed the World
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5 June, 2003
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The story of the development of glass and the effects it had on every aspect of culture from astronomy and navigation to the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781861973948 |
| ISBN10 | 1861973942 |
| Number Of Pages | 272 |
| Item Weight | 258 g |
| Product Dimensions | 130 x 18 x 192 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Profile Books |
| Format | paperback |
| Edition | Main |
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Media Reviews
'A stimulating read that will make you think about the material world in a new way' - Julian Henderson, New Scientist 'Fascinating...a riveting story...the authors' explanations are wide-ranging and ingenious ...presented with energy and insight. By piecing together the shattered history of this extraordinary substance Macfarlane and Martin have made a valuable contribution to the wider social history of technology' - Richard Hamblyn, Sunday Times
Author's Bio
Gerry Martin is an industrialist who has made the history of glass technology his hobby.