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Silk: A History in Three Metamorphoses Weaving Together Biography, Global History and Science Writing
Author: Aarathi Prasad
Year: July 6, 2023
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Silk: A History in Three Metamorphoses Weaving Together Biography, Global History, and Science Writing Silk, a gorgeous new history weaving together the story of a unique material that has fascinated the world for millennia, is Aarathi Prasad's latest masterpiece. This book delves into the global history, natural history, and future of silk, a material prized for its lightness, luminosity, and beauty, yet also one of the strongest biological materials ever known. The author explores how silk has inspired technologies from sutures to pharmaceuticals, replacement body parts to holograms, and how these innovations are now beginning to offer a desperately needed sustainable alternative to the plastics choking our planet. The Story of Silk Silk has been a source of fascination for centuries, with its origins dating back to ancient civilizations in China, Indonesia, India, and other parts of the world. The book takes readers on a journey through the history of silk, from its early beginnings to the present day, highlighting the diverse range of cultures and people who have discovered, manipulated, and woven its threads. The author weaves together biography, intellectual history, and science writing to bring to life the human obsession with silk and its transformative power.
lk: A History in Three Metamorphoses Weaking Together Biography, Global History, and Science Writing lk, великолепная новая история, сплетающая воедино историю уникального материала, который очаровывал мир на протяжении тысячелетий, является последним шедевром Аарати Прасада. Эта книга углубляется в глобальную историю, естественную историю и будущее шелка, материала, который ценится за его легкость, светимость и красоту, но также является одним из самых сильных биологических материалов, когда-либо известных. Автор исследует, как шелк вдохновил технологии от швов до фармацевтических препаратов, сменных частей тела до голограмм, и как эти инновации сейчас начинают предлагать крайне необходимую устойчивую альтернативу пластикам, душащим нашу планету. «История шелкового шелка» веками была источником очарования, ее истоки восходили к древним цивилизациям Китая, Индонезии, Индии и других частей света. Книга проводит читателей в путешествие по истории шелка, от его ранних истоков до наших дней, подчеркивая разнообразный спектр культур и людей, которые открыли, манипулировали и соткали его нити. Автор сплетает воедино биографию, интеллектуальную историю и научную письменность, чтобы воплотить в жизнь одержимость человека шелком и его преобразующей силой.
lk : A History in Three Metamorphoses Weaking Together Biography, Global History, and Science Writing lk, une magnifique nouvelle histoire qui relie l'histoire d'un matériau unique qui a fasciné le monde pendant des millénaires, est le dernier chef-d'œuvre d'Aarati Prasada. Ce livre explore l'histoire globale, l'histoire naturelle et l'avenir de la soie, un matériau apprécié pour sa légèreté, sa luminosité et sa beauté, mais aussi l'un des matériaux biologiques les plus puissants jamais connus. L'auteur étudie comment la soie a inspiré la technologie des sutures aux produits pharmaceutiques, des parties du corps interchangeables aux hologrammes, et comment ces innovations commencent à offrir une alternative durable aux plastiques qui étranglent notre planète. L'histoire de la soie a été une source de charme pendant des siècles, ses origines remontant aux anciennes civilisations de la Chine, de l'Indonésie, de l'Inde et d'autres parties du monde. livre emmène les lecteurs dans un voyage à travers l'histoire de la soie, de ses origines à nos jours, soulignant la diversité des cultures et des gens qui ont découvert, manipulé et tissé ses fils. L'auteur fait une biographie, une histoire intellectuelle et une écriture scientifique pour mettre en pratique l'obsession de l'homme pour la soie et son pouvoir transformateur.
lk: A History in Three Metamorfoses Weaking Together Biography, Global History, and Science Writing lk, una magnífica historia nueva que teje una historia de material único que ha fascinado al mundo a lo largo de milenios, es la última obra maestra de Aarati Prasada. Este libro profundiza en la historia global, la historia natural y el futuro de la seda, un material que se aprecia por su ligereza, luminosidad y belleza, pero que también es uno de los materiales biológicos más potentes jamás conocidos. autor explora cómo la seda ha inspirado la tecnología desde costuras hasta productos farmacéuticos, partes del cuerpo intercambiables hasta hologramas, y cómo estas innovaciones están empezando ahora a ofrecer una alternativa sostenible muy necesaria a los plásticos que estrangulan nuestro planeta. La «historia de la seda» ha sido durante siglos una fuente de encanto, sus orígenes se remontan a las antiguas civilizaciones de China, Indonesia, India y otras partes del mundo. libro guía a los lectores en un recorrido por la historia de la seda, desde sus primeros orígenes hasta la actualidad, destacando el variado abanico de culturas y personas que descubrieron, manipularon y tejieron sus hilos. autor conjuga biografía, historia intelectual y escritura científica para dar vida a la obsesión del hombre por la seda y su poder transformador.
lk: A History in Three Metamorphoses Weaking Together Biography, Global History, and Science Writing lk, uma história nova maravilhosa que reúne a história do material único que encantou o mundo durante milênios, é a última obra-prima de Aaraty Prarati Sada. Este livro está se aprofundando na história global, história natural e futuro da seda, material que é apreciado por sua facilidade, luminosidade e beleza, mas também é um dos materiais biológicos mais fortes já conhecidos. O autor está a investigar como a seda inspirou tecnologias que vão de suturas a farmacêuticos, partes do corpo trocadas a hologramas, e como essas inovações estão agora a começar a oferecer uma alternativa sustentável essencial aos plásticos que sufocam o nosso planeta. A História da Seda foi uma fonte de charme durante séculos, com origem nas antigas civilizações da China, Indonésia, Índia e outras partes do mundo. O livro leva os leitores a uma viagem pela história da seda, desde as suas origens iniciais até aos dias de hoje, enfatizando a variedade de culturas e pessoas que descobriram, manipularam e empunharam seus filamentos. O autor brinca com a biografia, a história intelectual e a escrita científica para tornar realidade a obsessão do homem com a seda e seu poder transformador.
lk: A History in Three Metamorphose Weaking Together Biography, Global History, and Science Writing lk, una nuova storia meravigliosa che mette insieme la storia di un brano unico che ha affascinato il mondo per millenni, è l'ultimo capolavoro di Aarati Praarati sada. Questo libro approfondisce la storia globale, la storia naturale e il futuro della seta, materiale che è apprezzato per la sua leggerezza, luminosità e bellezza, ma è anche uno dei materiali biologici più forti mai conosciuti. L'autore sta esplorando come la seta abbia ispirato la tecnologia dalle suture ai farmaceutici, dalle parti del corpo sostitutive agli ologrammi, e come queste innovazioni stiano ora iniziando a offrire un'alternativa resistente alle plastiche che soffocano il nostro pianeta. La storia della seta da secoli è stata fonte di fascino, le sue origini risalgono alle civiltà antiche di Cina, Indonesia, India e altre parti del mondo. Il libro conduce i lettori in un viaggio nella storia della seta, dalle sue prime origini ad oggi, sottolineando la varietà di culture e persone che hanno scoperto, manipolato e creato i suoi fili. L'autore parla di biografia, storia intellettuale e scrittura scientifica per realizzare l'ossessione umana per la seta e il suo potere di trasformazione.
Seide: Eine Geschichte in drei Metamorphosen Gemeinsam Biographie, globale Geschichte und Wissenschaft schreiben Seide, eine großartige neue Geschichte, die die Geschichte eines einzigartigen Materials verwebt, das die Welt seit Jahrtausenden fasziniert, ist das neueste Meisterwerk von Aarati Prasad. Dieses Buch taucht ein in die globale Geschichte, Naturgeschichte und Zukunft der Seide, ein Material, das wegen seiner ichtigkeit, uchtkraft und Schönheit geschätzt wird, aber auch eines der stärksten biologischen Materialien ist, die je bekannt wurden. Der Autor untersucht, wie Seide Technologien von Nähten über Pharmazeutika, austauschbare Körperteile bis hin zu Hologrammen inspiriert hat und wie diese Innovationen nun beginnen, eine dringend benötigte nachhaltige Alternative zu den Kunststoffen zu bieten, die unseren Planeten ersticken. Die „Geschichte der Seide“ ist seit Jahrhunderten eine Quelle des Charmes, ihre Ursprünge gehen auf die alten Zivilisationen Chinas, Indonesiens, Indiens und anderer Teile der Welt zurück. Das Buch nimmt die ser mit auf eine Reise durch die Geschichte der Seide, von ihren frühen Anfängen bis zur Gegenwart, und hebt das vielfältige Spektrum der Kulturen und Menschen hervor, die ihre Fäden entdeckt, manipuliert und gewoben haben. Der Autor verwebt Biografie, intellektuelle Geschichte und wissenschaftliches Schreiben, um die Besessenheit des Menschen mit Seide und seiner transformativen Kraft zum ben zu erwecken.
lk: A History in Three Metamorphoses Weakening Together Biography, Global History, and Science Writing lk, wspaniała nowa historia łącząca historię unikalnego materiału, który fascynował świat od tysiącleci, jest najnowszym arcydziełem Aarati Prasada. Książka ta zagłębia się w historię globalną, historię naturalną i przyszłość jedwabiu, materiał ceniony za jego lekkość, jasność i piękno, ale także jeden z najsilniejszych materiałów biologicznych, jakie kiedykolwiek znano. Autor bada, jak jedwab zainspirował technologię od szwów do farmaceutyków, wymienne części ciała do hologramów i jak te innowacje zaczynają teraz oferować bardzo potrzebną zrównoważoną alternatywę dla plastiku dławiącego naszą planetę. „Historia jedwabnego jedwabiu” jest źródłem uroku od wieków, jego początki sięgają starożytnych cywilizacji Chin, Indonezji, Indii i innych części świata. Książka zabiera czytelników w podróż przez historię jedwabiu, od jego wczesnych początków do dnia dzisiejszego, podkreślając różnorodność kultur i ludzi, którzy odkryli, manipulowali i tkali jego nici. Autor łączy w sobie biografię, historię intelektualną i pismo naukowe, aby przynieść ludzkiej obsesji jedwabiu i jego transformacyjnej mocy.
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lk: Birlikte Zayıflayan Üç Metamorfozda Bir Tarih Biyografi, Küresel Tarih ve Bilim Bin yıldır dünyayı büyüleyen eşsiz bir malzemenin tarihini bir araya getiren muhteşem bir yeni hikaye olan lk yazmak, Aarati Prasad'ın en son başyapıtıdır. Bu kitap, küresel tarihe, doğal tarihe ve hafifliği, parlaklığı ve güzelliği için ödüllendirilen bir malzeme olan ipeğin geleceğine, aynı zamanda şimdiye kadar bilinen en güçlü biyolojik malzemelerden birine değiniyor. Yazar, ipeğin dikişlerden ilaçlara, değiştirilebilir vücut parçalarından hologramlara kadar teknolojiye nasıl ilham verdiğini ve bu yeniliklerin şimdi gezegenimizi boğan plastiklere çok ihtiyaç duyulan sürdürülebilir bir alternatif sunmaya başladığını araştırıyor. "İpek Tarihi" yüzyıllardır bir cazibe kaynağı olmuştur, kökenleri Çin, Endonezya, Hindistan ve dünyanın diğer bölgelerindeki eski uygarlıklara kadar uzanmaktadır. Kitap, okuyucuları ipek tarihinde, ilk kökenlerinden günümüze kadar, çeşitli kültürleri ve ipliklerini keşfeden, manipüle eden ve dokuyan insanları vurgulayan bir yolculuğa çıkarıyor. Yazar, insanın ipek saplantısını ve dönüştürücü gücünü hayata geçirmek için biyografi, entelektüel tarih ve bilimsel yazıyı bir araya getiriyor.
الحرير: تاريخ في ثلاثة تحولات تضعف السيرة الذاتية معًا، والتاريخ العالمي، وحرير الكتابة العلمية، وهو تاريخ جديد رائع ينسج معًا تاريخ مادة فريدة من نوعها أبهرت العالم لآلاف السنين، هو أحدث تحفة لأراتي براساد. يتعمق هذا الكتاب في التاريخ العالمي والتاريخ الطبيعي ومستقبل الحرير، وهي مادة تقدر بخفتها وإضاءتها وجمالها ولكنها أيضًا واحدة من أقوى المواد البيولوجية المعروفة على الإطلاق. يستكشف المؤلف كيف ألهم الحرير التكنولوجيا من اللحامات إلى الأدوية، وأجزاء الجسم القابلة للتبديل إلى الصور المجسمة، وكيف بدأت هذه الابتكارات الآن في تقديم بديل مستدام تمس الحاجة إليه للبلاستيك الذي يخنق كوكبنا. كان «تاريخ حرير الحرير» مصدر سحر لعدة قرون، تعود أصوله إلى الحضارات القديمة في الصين وإندونيسيا والهند وأجزاء أخرى من العالم. يأخذ الكتاب القراء في رحلة عبر تاريخ الحرير، من أصوله المبكرة إلى يومنا هذا، ويسلط الضوء على مجموعة متنوعة من الثقافات والأشخاص الذين اكتشفوا خيوطه وتلاعبوا بها ونسجوها. ينسج المؤلف السيرة الذاتية والتاريخ الفكري والكتابة العلمية لإحياء هوس الإنسان بالحرير وقوته التحويلية.
lk:三種變形金剛史的共同歷史傳記,全球歷史和科學寫作lk,一個宏偉的新故事,匯集了數千來吸引世界的獨特材料的歷史,是Aarati Prasad的最新傑作。這本書深入探討了絲綢的全球歷史,自然歷史和未來,絲綢的輕巧,發光和美麗而備受推崇的材料,同時也是有史以來最強大的生物材料之一。作者探討了絲綢如何啟發從縫合線到藥品,從身體部位到全息圖的技術,以及這些創新現在如何開始為扼殺我們星球的塑料提供急需的可持續替代品。幾個世紀以來,「絲綢的歷史」一直是魅力的源泉,其起源可以追溯到中國,印度尼西亞,印度和世界其他地區的古代文明。這本書引導讀者從絲綢的早期起源到今天,穿越絲綢的歷史,突出了發現、操縱和編織絲綢的各種文化和人們。作者將傳記,知識史和科學寫作編織在一起,以將人類對絲綢及其變革力量的癡迷化為現實。

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