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Plastic: The Making of a Synthetic Century |
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One of the most enduring joke lines in cinematic history comes near the beginning of 1967's The Graduate when Dustin Hoffman's character is advised to pursue a career in "plastic." The subject itself is really far from a joke, however: the development of man-made materials has revolutionized the worlds of fashion, travel, entertainment--even medicine. Whether it's vinyl, nylon, Plexiglas or Teflon, plastic is far more than a cheap imitation of the real thing. In Plastic: The Making of a Synthetic Century, Stephen Fenichell entertainingly traces the history of plastic while informatively outlining its sociological importance.
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