"It's all around us, as ubiquitous as air--concrete. Soderstrom traces the history and impact of this world-changing material. Imagine what the world would be like without concrete: there'd be no high-rises, no grand irrigation projects, no lettuce from southern climes in the winter,...

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1. Verfasser:	Soderstrom, Mary, 1942- (VerfasserIn)
Format:	Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	Regina, Saskatchewan : University of Regina Press, 2020.
Schlagworte:	Concrete > History. Béton > Histoire. NATURE / Environmental Conservation & Protection. Concrete History
Online-Zugang:	Volltext
Zusammenfassung:	"It's all around us, as ubiquitous as air--concrete. Soderstrom traces the history and impact of this world-changing material. Imagine what the world would be like without concrete: there'd be no high-rises, no grand irrigation projects, no lettuce from southern climes in the winter, no multi-lane highways crisscrossing continents, a shortage of electricity, more mud in some places, more solitude in others. But because of the fossil fuels and other resources required to make concrete, there also would be less CO2 in the atmosphere and less dramatic climate change. In Concrete: From Ancient Origins to a Problematic Future, Soderstrom tells the story of concrete's glorious past, extravagant present, and uncertain future with careful research, lively anecdotes, and thoughtful reflection. The framework for this exploration is one the Romans--famous for concrete structures that are still strong--would understand: the four elements of Earth, Fire, Water, and Air."--
Beschreibung:	1 online resource
Bibliographie:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780889777828 0889777829 0889777845 9780889777842 9780889777804 0889777802