Impact of Materials on Society (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781944455149)

This textbook supports the Impact of Materials on Society course and teaching materials, developed with the Materials Research Society. The textbook, which is freely available online (https: //ufl.pb.unizin.org/imos/) and for purchase in print-on-demand format, offers an exploration into materials and the relationship with technologies and social structures. The textbook was developed by an interdisciplinary team from Engineering and Liberal Arts and Sciences, including anthropologists, sociologists, historians, media studies experts, Classicists, and more. Chapters include coverage of clay, ceramics, concrete, copper and bronze, gold and silver, steel, aluminum, polymers, and writing materials. Supplemental materials, including lecture slides, assignments, and exams, may be accessed in a companion volume: https: //ufl.pb.unizin.org/imosinstructorguide/.

Author: Sophia Krzys Acord
ISBN-10: 1944455140
ISBN-13: 9781944455149
Publisher: Library Press at Uf
Language: English
Published: 09/28/2021
Pages: 214
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.73lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.50d