Political and commercial geology and the world's mineral resources by Spurr
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"Political and Commercial Geology and the World's Mineral Resources" by J.E. Spurr is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work explores the intricate relationships between geology, mineral resources, and national and commercial interests. It emphasizes the political significance of controlling mineral wealth in the context of global competition, particularly as it relates to the United States and other world powers. The opening of the book establishes its intent
to analyze the political and commercial dynamics related to mineral resources, highlighting how the competition for these materials drives national policies and international relations. Spurr discusses the historical context of mineral development, touching on the critical need for resources such as petroleum, coal, and iron, which serve as pillars of industrial civilization. The preface indicates that subsequent chapters will provide specialized studies on various minerals, reflecting on their global distribution and the implications of their ownership on political strategies. Spurr sets the stage for a detailed examination of each resource, emphasizing the broader themes of economic necessity, national sovereignty, and international diplomacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Spurr, Josiah Edward, 1870-1950 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 20020017 |
| Title | Political and commercial geology and the world's mineral resources |
| Edition | 1st edition, 2nd impression |
| Original Publication | United States: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., 1920. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TN: Technology: Mining engineering, Metallurgy |
| Subject | Mines and mineral resources |
| Subject | Geology, Economic |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71082 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1024 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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