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Material World: The Six Raw Materials That Shape Modern Civilization
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The entirety of modern civilization boiled down to six elements that power the world. It's a unique and dynamic lens to telling a massive story — the story of everything.
THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE ¿ AN ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR ¿ Sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium. These fundamental materials have created empires, razed civilizations, and fed our ingenuity and greed for thousands of years. Without them, our modern world would not exist, and the battle to control them will determine our future. ¿ Finalist for the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award
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