Description |
324 p. ; 24 cm. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Plasticville -- Improving on nature -- A throne for the common man -- Flitting through Plasticville -- "Humans are just a little bit plastic now" -- Matter out of place -- Battle of the bag -- Closing the loop -- The meaning of green -- A bridge. |
Summary |
In this probing look at how plastic built the modern world-- and the price the world has paid for plastic-- journalist Freinkel points out that we're nearing a crisis point and gives readers the tools needed through lively anecdotes and analysis. |
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Trekking through history, science, and the global economy, Freinkel assesses the impact of plastic on our lives through eight familiar plastic objects: comb, chair, Frisbee, IV bag, disposable lighter, grocery bag, soda bottle, and credit card. |
Subject |
Plastics.
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Plastics.
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Plastics. (OCoLC)fst01066542
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ISBN |
9780547152400 |
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054715240X |
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9781617933660 |
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161793366X |
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