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The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World

byVirginia Postrel

The Fabric of Civilization examines how Textiles Made the World, combining Virginia Postrel's clear narrative with the perspective of a historical account. By tracing causes alongside consequences, the narrative gives readers both a grounded account and a route into the connected fields of business & economics and history. Specific examples keep the larger argument tangible and reveal why familiar explanations do not always account for the full story. Together, these elements make The Fabric of Civilization an accessible guide to the subject and the questions it continues to raise.

Publisher

Basic Books

Publication date

2020

Format

Print edition

Pages

320

ISBN

9781541617605