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082			_a745.201 _bKUL
100			_aKula, Daniel & Others _918482
245			_aMateriology : the creative's guide to materials and technologies. Tr. by Rebecca Parker & Others _hBook
260			_aAmsterdam,Birkhauser etc _bFrame publishers _c2009
300			_a342p.
500			_aCONTENTS Introduction 7 1. Families of Materials 9 This first chapter explores 11 familiar families of materials, including wood, metal and plastic. following a short introductory text,the future of each family is discussed alongside a detailed analysis of their physical, chemical and technical properties 2.Catalogue of Materials 115 A catalogue of 110 'every day' materials, presented as index cards and arranged in alphabetic order. Each card includes, a picture a description the classical uses and points out the advantages and disadvantages of the material 3.Processes235 How to deal with materials? The major techniques for processing and adapting materials are described & Think Different 311 As well as feeling evaluating and processing materials, you can also reflect on them. This last part gathers a series of theoretical articles placing materials and technologies into historical, economical social and political perspectives. The main debates within the field are covered and lead us to present issues which will, without a doubt, influence the role of tommorrow's materials. Index 331 Colophon 339
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