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Full spectrum : how the science of color made us modern  Cover Image Book Book

Full spectrum : how the science of color made us modern / Adam Rogers.

Rogers, Adam, 1970- (author.).

Summary:

"A lively account of our age-old quest for brighter colors, which changed the way we see the world, from the best-selling author of Proof: The Science of Booze"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781328518903
  • ISBN: 1328518906
  • Physical Description: xxii, 312 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2021.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 260-293) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Earth tones -- Ceramics -- Rainbows -- The lead white of commerce -- World's fair -- Titanium white -- Color words -- The dress -- Fake colors and c olor fakes -- Screens.
Subject: Color > Physiological effect.
Color > Psychological aspects.
Color vision.
Color (Philosophy)

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Allentown Public Library 152.14 ROGE (Text) 34455006841981 Adult Nonfiction 2nd FL Available -
Bethlehem Main Library 152.145 (Text) 33062009454902 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Easton Main Library 152.14 R724f (Text) 31901004513943 Adult Nonfiction Available -


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