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Seven Elements That Changed the World: An Adventure of Ingenuity and Discovery

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Seven Elements That Changed the World: An Adventure of Ingenuity and Discovery

With carbon we access heat, light and mobility at the flick of a switch, while silicon enables us to communicate across the globe in an instant.

Yet our use of the Earthâ€™s mineral resources is not always for the benefit of humankindâ€”our relationship with the elements is one of great ambivalence. Uranium is both productive (nuclear power) and destructive (nuclear bombs); iron is the bloody weapon of war, but also the economic tool of peace; our desire for alluring gold is the foundation of global trade, but has also led to the death of millions. John Browne, CEO of BP for twelve years, vividly describes how seven elements are shaping the world around us, for better and for worse.

Combining history, science and politics, Seven Elements takes you on a present-day adventure of human passion, ingenuity and discovery. This journey is far from over: We continue to find surprising new uses for these seven elements. Discover how titanium pervades modern consumer society, how natural gas is transforming the global energy sector, and how an innovative new form of carbon could be starting a technology revolution.

Country	USA
Author	John Browne
Binding	Kindle Edition
Edition	1
EISBN	9781480447806
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	Pegasus Books
Manufacturer	Pegasus Books
NumberOfPages	288
PublicationDate	2014-02-04
Publisher	Pegasus Books
ReleaseDate	2014-02-04
Studio	Pegasus Books

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