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Tears of the Tree: The Story Of Rubber A
                          Modern Marvel 2005 John Loadman



Tears of the Tree: The Story Of Rubber A
                          Modern Marvel 2005 John Loadman  Tears of the Tree: The Story Of Rubber A
                          Modern Marvel 2005 John Loadman  Tears of the Tree: The Story Of Rubber A
                          Modern Marvel 2005 John Loadman  Tears of the Tree: The Story Of Rubber A
                          Modern Marvel 2005 John Loadman  Tears of the Tree: The Story Of Rubber A
                          Modern Marvel 2005 John Loadman  Tears of the Tree: The Story Of Rubber A
                          Modern Marvel 2005 John Loadman
 

Tears of the Tree: The Story Of Rubber A
                          Modern Marvel 2005 John Loadman
 



Details


Publisher : Oxford University Press; 1st Edition 2005
Illustrated Edition
ISBN-13 : 978-0198568407
ISBN-10 : 0198568401
Approx. Size: 8.75" x 6 inches ; hardcover, dj
336 pages

Imagine a world without rubber--neither tires for driving or flying nor bouncing balls for sports, neither seals for washing machines and dishwashers, nor medical gloves--no elastics.

This unique book tells the fascinating story of four thousand years of rubber – from its significance in Mayan religious rituals and culture to its pivotal role in today's world. It is seen through the lives of the adventurers and scientists who promoted it, lusted after it, and eventually tamed it into the ubiquitous and crucial material of our lives today. At the same time, it includes the lives of those who caused the deaths of millions of natives in Africa and South America whilst seeking to satisfy the developing world's lust for this wonderful new material as well as their nemeses.

Told in rich human, political, and scientific detail that any reader can follow. Very Good, as new. Book looks un-read, tight with spotless interior. Dust jacket is very nice.

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