The World in a Grain: The Story of Sand and How It Transformed Civilization
by Vince Beiser
In The World in a Grain, Vince Beiser reveals the extraordinary importance of sand. Through an engaging account of its role in civilization and the modern world, this book invites readers to reconsider an everyday material and understand the far-reaching consequences of our dependence on it.
About This Book
Vince Beiser examines the remarkable significance of sand, a material often overlooked despite its central role in human development.
The book explores how sand has influenced civilization and helped shape the modern world.
Accessible and thought-provoking, it connects a familiar natural resource with broad questions about society, industry, and the environment.
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