Cotton
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Word Count
45,500 words, Guess
Page Count
182 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL24882041M
- ISBN-139781845203009
- ISBN-101845203003
- OCLC Control Number682891221
- OCLC Control Numbercotton0000lemi
and 1 more
- Library of Congress Control Number2010053259
Classifications
- DDC338.1/7351
- LCCHD9870.5 .L46 2011
Description
"This book explores the fascinating history and present-day practices associated with cotton. This is a story of commercial and cultural enterprise, of war between East and West, of technological and industrial revolution, social modernisation, colonialism and slavery. And yet cotton remains one of the most significant mass commodities today. Cotton's history and track record on labour conditions and the environment have tarnished its history and reputation, even as cotton clothes have become the mark of modern industrialised society. Yet cottons also take other cultural forms and cotton textiles and artifacts are part of a vibrant craft tradition in many parts of the world. This book explores the history, impact and ongoing life of this hugely influential textile"--
Subjects
Series Statement
- Textiles that changed the world
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