Coal

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Nature and Culture

By Ralph Crane

Series: Earth

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Coal by Ralph Crane examines the history and significance of coal as a natural resource. It delves into its formation, pivotal role in industrial development, and the environmental challenges it presents. The book explores the delicate balance between its benefits to human progress and the urgent need for sustainable alternatives.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in the historical, scientific, and environmental aspects of an essential natural resource that has shaped human civilisation. It delves into how this resource has powered industries and influenced environmental policies throughout history, making it a fascinating read for enthusiasts of science and nature.

An engaging insight into the myriad ways coal has affected our lives.

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While concerns about climate change have focused negative attention on the coal industry in recent years, as descendants of the industrial revolution we have all benefitted from the mining of the black seam. Coal has influenced significantly the course of human history and our social and natural environments.

Coal takes readers on a journey through the extraordinary artistic responses to coal, from its role in the works of writers such as Zola, Lawrence, and Orwell, to the way it inspired the work of painters including Turner, Monet, and Van Gogh. The book also explores the place of coal in film, song, and folklore as well as the surprising allure of coal tourism.

This strikingly illustrated book provides an engaging and informative insight into the myriad ways coal has affected our lives.

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Coal by Ralph Crane is celebrated for its engaging and informative exploration of coal's historical impact, from medieval times to its pivotal role in the British Empire and current climate politics. Reviewers commend the book for its lucid writing and detailed examination, making it a compelling read for those interested in understanding coal's influence on history and its cultural representation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789143669

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 100 illustrations, 65 in colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 208

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Ralph Crane Science & Nature Series: Earth

About the Author

Ralph Crane is Professor Emeritus of English at the University of Tasmania. He has written or edited 25 books, including Cave: Nature and Culture (co-authored, Reaktion, 2015).

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