Rare earth frontiers : from terrestrial subsoils to lunar landscapes / Julie Michelle Klinger.

Title:

ISBN:

9781501714603

Personal Author:

Klinger, Julie Michelle, 1983-

Publication Information:

Ithaca : Cornell University Press, [2021]

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations, maps

General Note:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Contents:

Introduction -- What are rare earth elements? -- Placing China in the world history of discovery, production, and use -- "Welcome to the hometown of rare earths" -- Rude awakenings -- From the heartland to the head of the dog -- Extraglobal extraction -- Conclusion.

Summary:

Explores the geopolitical issues surrounding the mining of rare earth elements. Includes black-and-white photographs and maps.

Subject Term:

Rare earth metals -- Social aspects

Rare earth metals -- Political aspects

Rare earth metals--China--Inner Mongolia

Rare earth metals--Brazil--Amazonas

Lunar mining

Genre:

Electronic books

Electronic Access:

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Interest grade level:

Adult.

Availability:

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