On The Grid: A Plot of Land, an Average Neighborhood, and the Systems That Make Our World Work - Huler, Scott

Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; appears unread; A pot of land, an average neighbourhood, and the systems that make our world work. A lively, captivating investigation into the infrastructure that makes society possible. In our daily lives, we're surrounded by wires, pipes, utility poles, cell phone towers, and myriad other infrastructure that facilitates almost everything we do. Even though these systems are essential, when was the last time you gave them much though? In On the Grid, Huler sets out to understand all of the systems that shape our society - from transportation, water, and garbage to the Internet coming through our cable lines. Filled with amazing insights, interviews, and stories, this book brings an overlooked by crucial subject to life.
Near Fine
Soft cover
Rodale Press
2011
New York, NY