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Stuff Matters
Exploring the Marvelous Materials that Shape Our Man-made World
Mark Miodownik · 2013 · 304 pages
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About the book
Mark Miodownik, a materials scientist and engineer, invites the reader on a fascinating journey through the history and science of the materials that shaped civilization: steel, paper, concrete, foam, glass, chocolate, and rubber. With personal narratives interwoven with scientific explanation, Miodownik reveals how understanding molecular structure transforms our relationship with everyday objects, from a skyscraper to a chocolate bar.
Above all, it is a book about creativity and innovation: how scientists and engineers explore matter to create and reimagine the world.
Book details
| Author | Mark Miodownik |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 2013 |
| Pages | 304 |
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