Plastics

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"An examination of the origin, history, development, and societal impact of the development of plastics"--Provided by publisher.

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Paper or Plastic?	p. 9
From Plants to Plastic	p. 17
Baekeland's Astonishing Discovery	p. 31
You're the Top! You're Cellophane	p. 43
The Synthetic World Goes to War	p. 57
Better Things for Better Living	p. 73
A Healthier World	p. 97
Plastics and the Environment	p. 111
Time Line	p. 125
Glossary	p. 129
Web Sites	p. 135
Bibliography	p. 137
Index	p. 139
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