Seven Elements That Have Changed the World

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Seven Elements That Have Changed the World is a non-fiction book by Lord Browne of Madingley that explores how seven key chemical elements have shaped human history, technology, and society.

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instanceOf non-fiction book
popular science book
author John Browne
Lord Browne of Madingley
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
describes economic significance of key elements
environmental consequences of resource use
impact of elements on human history
role of elements in modern technology
exploresTheme relationship between natural resources and power
resource-driven conflict
sustainability of resource use
technological dependence on materials
focusesOnElement carbon
gold
iron
silicon
silver
titanium
uranium
genre history of science
science
hasPart chapters on individual elements
hasPerspective economic
historical
political
scientific
language English
mainSubject chemical elements
industrial history
societal change
technology
mediaType print
notableFor being written by a former oil company executive
linking specific elements to major historical shifts
publisher Weidenfeld & Nicolson
targetAudience general readers
readers interested in science and history

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