Materials And Society

Author : Adam Drazin,Susanne Küchler
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000183146

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The Social Life of Materials by Adam Drazin,Susanne Küchler Pdf

Materials play a central role in society. Beyond the physical and chemical properties of materials, their cultural properties have often been overlooked in anthropological studies: finished products have been perceived as ‘social’ yet the materials which comprise them are considered ‘raw’ or natural’. The Social Life of Materials proposes a new perspective in this interdisciplinary field. Diverting attention from the consumption of objects, the book looks towards the properties of materials and how these exist through many transformations in a variety of cultural contexts.Human societies have always worked with materials. However, the customs and traditions surrounding this differ according to the place, the time and the material itself. Whether or not the material is man-made, materials are defined by social intervention. Today, these constitute one of the most exciting areas of global scientific research and innovation, harboring the potential to act as key vehicles of change in the world. But this ‘materials revolution’ has complex social implications. Smart materials are designed to anticipate our actions and needs, yet we are increasingly unable to apprehend the composite materials which comprise new products.Bringing together ethnographic studies of cultures from around the world, this collection explores the significance of materials by moving beyond questions of what may be created from them. Instead, the text argues that the materials themselves represent a shifting ground around which relationships, identities and powers are constantly formed and dissolved in the act of making and remaking.

Author : Sophia Krzys Acord,Kevin S. Jones,Marsha Bryant,Debra Dauphin-Jones,Pamela Hupp
Publisher : Library Press at Uf
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1944455124

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Impact of Materials on Society by Sophia Krzys Acord,Kevin S. Jones,Marsha Bryant,Debra Dauphin-Jones,Pamela Hupp Pdf

This textbook supports the Impact of Materials on Society course and teaching materials, developed with the Materials Research Society. The textbook, which is freely available online (https: //ufl.pb.unizin.org/imos/) and for purchase in print-on-demand format, offers an exploration into materials and the relationship with technologies and social structures. The textbook was developed by an interdisciplinary team from Engineering and Liberal Arts and Sciences, including anthropologists, sociologists, historians, media studies experts, Classicists, and more. Chapters include coverage of clay, ceramics, concrete, copper and bronze, gold and silver, steel, aluminum, polymers, and writing materials. Supplemental materials, including lecture slides, assignments, and exams, may be accessed in a companion volume: https: //ufl.pb.unizin.org/imosinstructorguide

Author : Ray LaPierre
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030693183

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Introduction to Quantum Computing by Ray LaPierre Pdf

This book provides a self-contained undergraduate course on quantum computing based on classroom-tested lecture notes. It reviews the fundamentals of quantum mechanics from the double-slit experiment to entanglement, before progressing to the basics of qubits, quantum gates, quantum circuits, quantum key distribution, and some of the famous quantum algorithms. As well as covering quantum gates in depth, it also describes promising platforms for their physical implementation, along with error correction, and topological quantum computing. With quantum computing expanding rapidly in the private sector, understanding quantum computing has never been so important for graduates entering the workplace or PhD programs. Assuming minimal background knowledge, this book is highly accessible, with rigorous step-by-step explanations of the principles behind quantum computation, further reading, and end-of-chapter exercises, ensuring that undergraduate students in physics and engineering emerge well prepared for the future.

Author : Adam Drazin,Susanne Küchler
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781472592668

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The Social Life of Materials by Adam Drazin,Susanne Küchler Pdf

Materials play a central role in society. Beyond the physical and chemical properties of materials, their cultural properties have often been overlooked in anthropological studies: finished products have been perceived as 'social' yet the materials which comprise them are considered 'raw' or natural'. The Social Life of Materials proposes a new perspective in this interdisciplinary field. Diverting attention from the consumption of objects, the book looks towards the properties of materials and how these exist through many transformations in a variety of cultural contexts. Human societies have always worked with materials. However, the customs and traditions surrounding this differ according to the place, the time and the material itself. Whether or not the material is man-made, materials are defined by social intervention. Today, these constitute one of the most exciting areas of global scientific research and innovation, harboring the potential to act as key vehicles of change in the world. But this 'materials revolution' has complex social implications. Smart materials are designed to anticipate our actions and needs, yet we are increasingly unable to apprehend the composite materials which comprise new products. Bringing together ethnographic studies of cultures from around the world, this collection explores the significance of materials by moving beyond questions of what may be created from them. Instead, the text argues that the materials themselves represent a shifting ground around which relationships, identities and powers are constantly formed and dissolved in the act of making and remaking.

Author : Artem Oganov,Gabriele Saleh,Alexander Kvashnin
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781782629610

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Computational Materials Discovery by Artem Oganov,Gabriele Saleh,Alexander Kvashnin Pdf

New technologies are made possible by new materials, and until recently new materials could only be discovered experimentally. Recent advances in solving the crystal structure prediction problem means that the computational design of materials is now a reality. Computational Materials Discovery provides a comprehensive review of this field covering different computational methodologies as well as specific applications of materials design. The book starts by illustrating how and why first-principle calculations have gained importance in the process of materials discovery. The book is then split into three sections, the first exploring different approaches and ideas including crystal structure prediction from evolutionary approaches, data mining methods and applications of machine learning. Section two then looks at examples of designing specific functional materials with special technological relevance for example photovoltaic materials, superconducting materials, topological insulators and thermoelectric materials. The final section considers recent developments in creating low-dimensional materials. With contributions from pioneers and leaders in the field, this unique and timely book provides a convenient entry point for graduate students, researchers and industrial scientists on both the methodologies and applications of the computational design of materials.

Author : Paul Garside,Emma Richardson
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781788019347

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Conservation Science by Paul Garside,Emma Richardson Pdf

Conservation techniques for the analysis and preservation of heritage materials are constantly progressing. Building on the first edition of Conservation Science, this new edition incorporates analytical techniques and data processing methods that have emerged in the past decade and presents them alongside notable case studies for each class of material. An introductory chapter on analytical techniques provides a succinct overview to bring the reader up-to-speed with which type of material each technique is suitable for, the differing sampling techniques that can be employed, and the handling and processing of the resultant data. Subsequent chapters go on to cover all common heritage materials in turn, from natural substances such as wood and stone to modern plastics, detailing the up-to-date techniques for their analysis. With contributions by scientists working in the museum and heritage sector, this textbook will interest students, scientists involved in conservation, and conservators who want to develop their understanding of their collections at a material level.

Author : Mohsen Shahinpoor
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781782626459

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Fundamentals of Smart Materials by Mohsen Shahinpoor Pdf

This textbook covers the fundamentals of different functional material systems aimed at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students. Each chapter includes an introduction to the material, its applications and uses with example problems, fabrication and manufacturing techniques, conclusions, homework problems and a bibliography. Edited by a leading researcher in smart materials, topics include piezoelectric materials, magnetostrictive materials, shape memory alloys, mechanochromic materials, chemomechanical polymers and self-healing materials.

Author : Sophia K. Acord,Kevin S. Jones,Marsha Bryant,Susan D. Gillespie,Kenneth E. Sassaman,Mary Ann Eaverly,Florin Curta,Sean P. Adams,Bonnie Effros
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Engineering and the humanities
ISBN : 1944455248

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Impact of Materials on Society by Sophia K. Acord,Kevin S. Jones,Marsha Bryant,Susan D. Gillespie,Kenneth E. Sassaman,Mary Ann Eaverly,Florin Curta,Sean P. Adams,Bonnie Effros Pdf

This textbook supports the Impact of Materials on Society course and teaching materials, developed with the Materials Research Society. The textbook offers an exploration into materials (including ceramics, clay, concrete, glass, metals, and polymers) and the relationship with technologies and social structures. The textbook was developed by an interdisciplinary team from Engineering and Liberal Arts and Sciences, including anthropologists, sociologists, historians, media studies experts, Classicists, and more.

Author : Jian Wei Xu,Ming Hui Chua,Kwok Wei Shah
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781788011433

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Electrochromic Smart Materials by Jian Wei Xu,Ming Hui Chua,Kwok Wei Shah Pdf

Electrochromic devices have a wide range of applications, including displays, self-dimming mirrors for automobiles, electrochromic e-skins, textiles, and smart windows for energy-efficient buildings. This title covers major topics related to the phenomenon of electrochromism, highlighting a broad range of existing and potential applications of electrochromic materials and devices. Providing a comprehensive overview of the field, it will be of interest to postgraduate students and researchers in both academia and industry interested in smart design, materials science and engineering.

Author : George W. Boudreau,Margaretta M. Lovell
Publisher : Penn State University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Material culture
ISBN : 0271081155

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A Material World by George W. Boudreau,Margaretta M. Lovell Pdf

A collection of essays that examine early American cultural, political, and social history through a material lens, exploring the meanings of objects ranging from artworks and domestic furnishings to Penn's Treaty Tree.

Author : Mark Miodownik
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 9780544236042

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Stuff Matters by Mark Miodownik Pdf

An eye-opening adventure deep inside the everyday materials that surround us, from concrete and steel to denim and chocolate, packed with surprising stories and fascinating science.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Marketing
ISBN : PURD:32754050183809

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The New Materials Society by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Competition, International
ISBN : MINN:30000002337081

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The New Materials Society: Materials shifts in the new society by Anonim Pdf

Author : John W Nicholson
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2007-10-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781847552051

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The Chemistry of Medical and Dental Materials by John W Nicholson Pdf

Implants into the human body, such as hip joints, heart valves and dental crowns, have been increasingly used over the last 40 years or so, and many patients have benefited from their use. But how much is known about the metals, ceramics and polymers that are used in these repairs? This book provides a state-of-the-art account of the chemistry of the synthetic materials used in medicine and dentistry. It looks at the properties and interactions of these materials within the body at a molecular level, and includes discussion of bioengineering and cell biology. In addition, there is an account of the surgical procedures used, as well as extensive coverage of the possible biological reactions to the presence of foreign materials in the body. A brief look at the emerging field of tissue engineering completes the text. Fully referenced, with detailed reviews of the current literature, The Chemistry of Medical and Dental Materials will be an essential starting-point for all those in academia and industry who are involved in the development of new and improved repair materials.

Author : Mohsen Shahinpoor,Hans-Jorg Schneider
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2007-10-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781847558008

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Intelligent Materials by Mohsen Shahinpoor,Hans-Jorg Schneider Pdf

From the nanoscale to the macroscopic scale, intelligent materials are triggering a response across both dimensions and scientific disciplines... World class, leading experts in the fields of chemistry, physics and engineering have contributed to Intelligent Materials, highlighting the importance of smart material science in the 21st century. In this exceptional text the expertise of specialists across the globe is drawn upon to present a truly interdisciplinary outline of the topic. Covering both a bottom-up chemical, and top-down engineering approach to the design of intelligent materials the Editors of the book are bridging a vital gap between various scientific authorities. The influence of current research in this field on future technology is undisputed and potential applications of intelligent materials span nanoscience, nano technology, medicine, engineering, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and many other industries. This is an authoritative introduction to the most recent developments in the area, which will provide the reader with a better understanding of the almost unlimited opportunities in the progress and design of new intelligent materials. An indispensable reference for anyone contemplating working in the field! Comments on this book... "This will be the starting point for all researchers looking for industrial solutions involving smart materials. Congratulations to the Editors for providing such a vast and interdisciplinary book." P.-G de Gennes, France Prix Nobel de Physic 1991