The Glass Bathyscaphe Gerry Martin

Name: The Glass Bathyscaphe By Gerry Martin
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The Glass Bathyscaphe by Gerry Martin

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Summary

The story of the development of glass and the effects it had on every aspect of culture from astronomy and navigation to the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution.

The Glass Bathyscaphe Summary

The Glass Bathyscaphe: How Glass Changed the World by Gerry Martin

'Glass is one of the greatest accidents in the history of humankind.' - this is the first full story of its development and the effects it had on every aspect of culture from astronomy and navigation to the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution.

The Glass Bathyscaphe Reviews

'A stimulating read that will make you think about the material world in a new way' - Julian Henderson, New Scientist 'Fascinating...a riveting story...the authors' explanations are wide-ranging and ingenious ...presented with energy and insight. By piecing together the shattered history of this extraordinary substance Macfarlane and Martin have made a valuable contribution to the wider social history of technology' - Richard Hamblyn, Sunday Times

About Gerry Martin

Gerry Martin is an industrialist who has made the history of glass technology his hobby.

Additional information

Sku

GOR001358587

ISBN 13

9781861973948

ISBN 10

1861973942

Title

The Glass Bathyscaphe: How Glass Changed the World by Gerry Martin

Author

Gerry Martin

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Profile Books Ltd

Year published

20030605

Number of pages

272

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N/A

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