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Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize ** A Wall Street Journal Best Book of the YearIt has been called the great destroyer and the evil. The Pentagon refers to it as the pervasive menace. It destroys cars, fells bridges, sinks ships, sparks house fires, and nearly brought down the Statue of Liberty. Rust costs America more than $400 billion per yearmore than all other natural disasters combined.In a thrilling drama of man versus nature, journalist Jonathan Waldman travels from Key West, Florida, to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to meet the colorful and often reclusive people who are fighting our mightiest and unlikeliest enemy. He sneaks into an abandoned steelworks with a brave artist, and then he nearly gets kicked out of Ball Corporations Can School. Across the Arctic, he follows a massive hightech robot that hunts for rust in the Alaska pipeline. On a Florida film set he meets the Defense Departments rust ambassador, who reveals that the navys number one foe isnt a foreign country but oxidation itself. At Home Depots mother ship in Atlanta, he hunts unsuccessfully for rust products with the stores rustproducts buyerand then tracks down some snakeoil salesmen whose potions are not for sale at the Rust Store. Along the way, Waldman encounters flying pigs, Trekkies, decapitations, exploding Coke cans, rust boogers, and nerdy superheroes.The result is a fresh and often funny account of an overlooked engineering endeavor that is as compelling as it is grand, illuminating a hidden phenomenon that shapes the modern world. Rust affects everything from the design of our currency to the composition of our tap water, and it will determine the legacy we leave on this planet. This exploration of corrosion, and the incredible lengths we go to fight it, is narrative nonfiction at its very besta fascinating and important subject, delivered with energy and wit.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Rust: The Longest War'? A: 'Rust: The Longest War' explores the pervasive issue of rust and corrosion, detailing its impact on infrastructure, economy, and daily life.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Jonathan Waldman, a journalist known for his engaging storytelling.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: 'Rust: The Longest War' is a narrative nonfiction book that combines storytelling with investigative journalism.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Rust: The Longest War' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Rust: The Longest War' published? A: The book was published on March 10, 2015.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible style that appeals to both general readers and those interested in engineering and science.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the battle against corrosion, the economic implications of rust, and the fascinating stories of individuals combating this issue.
- Q: Is there any humor included in this book? A: Yes, the author incorporates humor into his exploration of a serious topic, making it an engaging read.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'Rust: The Longest War' is available as a first edition.