Concrete : from ancient origins to a problematic future / Mary Soderstrom.

Main entry:

Soderstrom, Mary, 1942- author.

Title & Author:

Concrete : from ancient origins to a problematic future / Mary Soderstrom.

Publication:

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada : University of Regina Press, University of Regina, [2020]
©2020

Description:

273 pages : illustrations, portrait ; 23 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-260) and index.
Issued also in electronic format.

Summary:

"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."-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

9780889777866 (hardcover)
9780889777804 (softcover)
0889777861 (hardcover)
0889777802 (softcover)
PDF
9780889777828
HTML
9780889777842

Subject:

Concrete History.
Béton Histoire.
Concrete.

Form/genre:

History.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 309128
Call No.: BIB 254408
Status: Available

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