Overview of Seven Elements That Have Changed the World Book

'Fascinating and enjoyable ... enthused with insight' - Brian CoxUranium, carbon, iron, titanium, gold, silver and silicon - former BP CEO John Browne explains how seven elements are shaping the 21st century, for good and for bad.Humans have put the Earth's resources to extraordinary use, but not always for the benefit of humankind. SEVEN ELEMENTS vividly describes how iron, carbon, gold, silver, uranium, titanium and silicon have shaped the world around us - for good and for bad.This book takes you on an adventure of human passion, ingenuity and discovery, but it is a journey that is far from over: we continue to find surprising new uses for each of these seven key 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 technological revolution.SEVEN ELEMENTS is a unique mix of science, history and politics, interwoven with the author's extensive personal and professional experience.

• Book Type :

Business & Finance

• Book Binding :

Paperback

• Language :

English

• Number of Pages :

288 pages

• ISBN - 10 :

1780224362

• Seven Elements That Have Changed the World Published On :

6 Feb 2014

• Resource:

Textbooks, Business & Finance Books for Students, Teachers, Graudates, Professionals and all others

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