Explore the fundamental substances that have shaped human civilization and will dictate our geopolitical future in Material World by Ed Conway. This essential read delves into the secret world of six crucial materials—sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium—that power our technology, build our infrastructure, and fuel global dynamics.

Recognized for its significant contribution to understanding global systems, this book was a THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER and a RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK selection. It was also named an Economist, Financial Times, Times and New Statesman Book of the Year.

• Analyzes the six crucial materials (sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, lithium) that built the modern world and will transform the future.
• Investigates how the hidden battle to control these substances shapes current and future geopolitical landscapes, especially concerning climate change and energy crises.
• Authored by Ed Conway, featuring compelling endorsements from Tim Marshall, Peter Frankopan, and Tim Harford.
• Award recognition includes being Shortlisted for the FT Business Book of the Year Award and the British Academy Book Prize, and Longlisted for the Wainwright Conservation Writing Prize.

• Author: Ed Conway
• Brand/Publisher: WH Allen
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Language: English
• Publication Date: August 1, 2024
• Print Length: 512 pages
• ISBN-13: 978-0753559178
• Dimensions: 128 x 198 x 31 mm
• Weight: 348 g

For anyone interested in Materials Science, Geology, or Mechanical & Material Engineering, Material World offers a vital perspective on the physical foundations underpinning global society and conflict.