Material World - Ed Conway - Bog

Material World is a captivating book penned by the renowned author, Ed Conway. Published in 2023 by Random House UK Ltd, this book delves into a unique genre that will captivate the attention of its readers. Ed Conway, known for his eloquent writing style and gripping narratives, once again proves his literary prowess with this masterpiece. Material World is more than just a book; it's a journey that takes you through an intriguing world crafted by Conway's vivid imagination. Despite being published recently in 2023, it has already garnered immense appreciation from readers worldwide. The book's genre, while not easy to define, is a unique blend that only Conway could masterfully pen. Material World, a testament to Conway's literary genius, is a must-read for all book lovers. Random House UK Ltd, the publisher, is proud to have this book as part of their collection, reflecting their commitment to promoting quality literature.

**Shortlisted for the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award**Picked as a Book of the Year by THE TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST and NEW STATESMANA BBC RADIO 4 Book of the Week'A compelling narrative of the human story' TIM MARSHALL, author of Prisoners of Geography'Lively, rich and exciting... full of surprises' PETER FRANKOPAN, author of The Silk Roads_____________Sand, salt, iron, copper, oil and lithium. They built our world, and they will transform our future.These are the six most crucial substances in human history. They took us from the Dark Ages to the present day. They power our computers and phones, build our homes and offices, and create life-saving medicines. But most of us take them completely for granted.In Material World, Ed Conway travels the globe - from the sweltering depths of the deepest mine in Europe, to spotless silicon chip factories in Taiwan, to the eerie green pools where lithium originates - to uncover a secret world we rarely see. Revealing the true marvel of these substances, he follows the mind-boggling journeys, miraculous processes and little-known companies that turn the raw materials we all need into products of astonishing complexity.As we wrestle with climate change, energy crises and the threat of new global conflict, Conway shows why these substances matter more than ever before, and how the hidden battle to control them will shape our geopolitical future. This is the story of civilisation - our ambitions and glory, innovations and appetites - from a new perspective: literally from the ground up.