A brief history of stuff : the extraordinary stories of ordinary objects
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Contributors
Arthanayake, Nihal, writer of foreword.
Science Museum Group (Great Britain), sponsoring body.
Published
New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2024.
Status
Available
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Description

Explore the past, present, and future of the everyday stuff in your home, from tinned food to tampons.Learn how 30,000 bath toys and the work of amateur beachcombers have helped scientists study ocean currents. Explore how the search for a death ray led to the creation of the microwave oven and ready meals. Discover the surprising link between sticky tape and the Nobel Prize. Uncover the extraordinary stories of ordinary objects in this perfect gift for curious minds. From the creators of the A Brief History of Stuff podcast and inspired by the incredible artefacts in the Science Museum Group Collection, this collection of entertaining essays reveals the fascinating history behind some of the most mundane items in our homes.

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Format
Book
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
231 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9780744081602, 0744081602

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Includes index.
Description
Explore the past, present, and future of the everyday stuff in your home, from tinned food to tampons. Learn how 30,000 bath toys and the work of amateur beachcombers have helped scientists study ocean currents. Explore how the search for a death ray led to the creation of the microwave oven and ready meals. Discover the surprising link between sticky tape and the Nobel Prize. Uncover the extraordinary stories of ordinary objects in this perfect gift for curious minds. From the creators of the A Brief History of Stuff podcast and inspired by the incredible artefacts in the Science Museum Group Collection, this collection of entertaining essays reveals the fascinating history behind some of the most mundane items in our homes.

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Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Arthanayake, N. (2024). A brief history of stuff: the extraordinary stories of ordinary objects (First American edition.). DK Publishing.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Arthanayake, Nihal. 2024. A Brief History of Stuff: The Extraordinary Stories of Ordinary Objects. New York, NY: DK Publishing.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Arthanayake, Nihal. A Brief History of Stuff: The Extraordinary Stories of Ordinary Objects New York, NY: DK Publishing, 2024.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Arthanayake, N. (2024). A brief history of stuff: the extraordinary stories of ordinary objects. First American edn. New York, NY: DK Publishing.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Arthanayake, Nihal. A Brief History of Stuff: The Extraordinary Stories of Ordinary Objects First American edition., DK Publishing, 2024.

Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.

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