Stuff Matters

Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World

Stuff Matters investigates the extraordinary properties and histories of the everyday materials that construct modern human civilization. Materials scientist Mark Miodownik explores substances such as glass, concrete, paper, chocolate, and graphite, explaining the atomic structures and historical developments that dictate their utility. The book demonstrates how human ingenuity has transformed raw elements into sophisticated compounds that define contemporary life.

by Mark Miodownik

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt · First published 2013 · 272 pages