Between Nature and Society: Biographies of Materials (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789811251740)

This volume opens the readers' eyes to the central role of materials in human societies and in the environment by telling the life stories of fifteen materials. In this rich collection of stories, materials are found at the complex interface between nature and society. They are not just atomic structures with a set of properties and behaviors. They capture the attention of nations worldwide because materials have major impacts on our welfare and can affect international peace and security.

Author: Arne Hessenbruch
ISBN-10: 9811251746
ISBN-13: 9789811251740
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 05/17/2022
Pages: 292
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d