El tejido de la civilización : Cómo los textiles dieron forma al mundo.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Postrel, Virginia.

Contributor:

Luengo, Lorenzo.

Series:

Biblioteca de Ensayo / Serie Mayor

Biblioteca de Ensayo / Serie Mayor ; v.122

Language:

Spanish

Subjects (All):

Technology and civilization.

Commerce--History.

Commerce.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (357 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Madrid : Ediciones Siruela, S.A., 2021.

Summary:

The book explores the profound influence of textiles on civilization, highlighting their role in technological advancements, commerce, and cultural development throughout history. It delves into the archaeological discoveries of Knossos, illustrating the centrality of textiles in the Minoan civilization and tracing their impact on human inventiveness, from agricultural developments to the Industrial Revolution. The narrative underscores textiles' contributions to chemistry, mathematics, and global trade, revealing their significance in shaping societies and economies. Intended for readers interested in history, technology, and cultural studies, the book offers insights into how textiles have intertwined with human progress. Generated by AI.

Contents:

PORTADILLA

PREFACIO. EL TEJIDO DE LA CIVILIZACIÓN

CAPÍTULO UNO. FIBRA

CAPÍTULO DOS. HILO

CAPÍTULO 3. TELA

CAPÍTULO CUATRO. TINTE

CAPÍTULO CINCO. COMERCIANTES

CAPÍTULO SEIS. CONSUMIDORES

CAPÍTULO SIETE. INNOVADORES

EPÍLOGO. ¿POR QUÉ LOS TEXTILES?

AGRADECIMIENTOS

GLOSARIO

NOTAS

CRÉDITOS Generated by AI.

Notes:

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ISBN:

84-18859-42-3

OCLC:

1337069732