Concrete Planet
the strange and fascinating story of the world’s most common man-made material
$45.39
- Paperback
424 pages
- Release Date
20 June 2022
Summary
Concrete: We use it for our buildings, bridges, dams, and roads. We walk on it, drive on it, and many of us live and work within its walls. But very few of us know what it is. We take for granted this ubiquitous substance, which both literally and figuratively comprises much of modern civilization’s constructed environment; yet the story of its creation and development features a cast of fascinating characters and remarkable historical episodes. This book delves into this history, opening rea…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781633888166 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1633888169 |
| Author: | Robert Courland |
| Publisher: | Prometheus Books |
| Imprint: | Prometheus Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 424 |
| Release Date: | 20 June 2022 |
| Weight: | 626g |
| Dimensions: | 230mm x 153mm x 31mm |
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Critics Review
NetGalley Review: 5 stars
Last updated on 10 may 2022
“I loved this book. It’s a fun, informative look at concrete. This could have very easily been a boring topic, but Robert Courland brings the subject to life through clearly-explained basics, some humor, and overall captivating writing. Courland’s discussions of history and personalities are excellent, as are the illustrations. Overall, this is a great read. Thank you to Netgalley and Rowman & Littlefield, Prometheus for the digital review copy.”–Stephen Goldberg, consumer reviewer
About The Author
Robert Courland
Robert Courland is the author of The Old North Waterfront, which won a special-achievement award from the California Heritage Council, and, with Walt Crowley, The Fairmont Hotel: The First Century of a San Francisco Landmark. He has also written magazine articles, television commercials, and screenplays.
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