Pap A Ndiaye

(Author)

Nylon and Bombs: DuPont and the March of Modern AmericaHardcover, 1 February 2007

Nylon and Bombs: DuPont and the March of Modern America
Qty
1
Turbo
Ships in 2 - 3 days
In Stock
Free Delivery
Cash on Delivery
15 Days
Free Returns
Secure Checkout
Buy More, Save More
Part of Series
Studies in Industry and Society
Print Length
304 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Date Published
1 Feb 2007
ISBN-10
0801884446
ISBN-13
9780801884443

Description

What do nylon stockings and atomic bombs have in common? DuPont. The chemical firm of DuPont de Nemours pioneered the development of both nylon and plutonium, playing an important role in the rise of mass consumption and the emergence of the notorious "military-industrial complex." In this fascinating account of the lives and careers of Du Pont's chemical engineers, Pap A. Ndiaye deftly illustrates the contribution of industry to the genesis of a dominant post-World War II "American model" connecting prosperity with security.

The consumer and military dimensions of twentieth-century American history are often studied separately. Ndiaye reunites them by examining Du Pont's development of nylon, which symbolized a new way of life, and plutonium, which was synonymous with annihilation. Reflecting on the experiences and contributions of the company's engineers and physicists, Ndiaye traces Du Pont's transformation into one of the corporate models of American success.

Product Details

Author:
Pap A Ndiaye
Book Format:
Hardcover
Country of Origin:
US
Date Published:
1 February 2007
Dimensions:
24.18 x 15.39 x 2.62 cm
ISBN-10:
0801884446
ISBN-13:
9780801884443
Language:
English
Location:
Baltimore
Pages:
304
Weight:
548.85 gm

Related Categories


Need Help?
+971 6 731 0280
support@gzb.ae

About UsContact UsPayment MethodsFAQsShipping PolicyRefund and ReturnTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyCookie Notice

VisaMastercardCash on Delivery

© 2024 White Lion General Trading LLC. All rights reserved.