Tungsten in Peace and War, 1918 1946
Book Details
Author(s)Ronald H. Limbaugh
PublisherUniv of Nevada Pr
ISBN / ASIN0874178207
ISBN-139780874178203
MarketplaceFrance 🇫🇷
Description
Tungsten is a rare ferrous metal whose ability to form molecular compounds with other elements has made it one of the essential elements in steelmaking,
electronics, and various military technologies. This is the first comprehensive
study of the use of tungsten and its role in modern technology, politics,
and international trade. The book combines a detailed general overview of tungsten s uses in science and technology with a history of tungsten mining
in the U.S. and elsewhere; international competition for tungsten supplies, especially between the two world wars of the twentieth century; and the complex national and international politics involved in supporting and protecting
the U.S. tungsten supply and tungsten-mining industry. Tungsten in Peace and War, 1918 1946 is a significant addition to the history of technology and a revelation of the complex role that tungsten and other critical metals play in national and international politics and in the world economy.
electronics, and various military technologies. This is the first comprehensive
study of the use of tungsten and its role in modern technology, politics,
and international trade. The book combines a detailed general overview of tungsten s uses in science and technology with a history of tungsten mining
in the U.S. and elsewhere; international competition for tungsten supplies, especially between the two world wars of the twentieth century; and the complex national and international politics involved in supporting and protecting
the U.S. tungsten supply and tungsten-mining industry. Tungsten in Peace and War, 1918 1946 is a significant addition to the history of technology and a revelation of the complex role that tungsten and other critical metals play in national and international politics and in the world economy.
