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The Central Industry Of Modern Civilisation, Tending, Because Of Its Control Over Materials, To Spread Into And Ultimately Incorporate Older Industries Such As Mining, Smelting, Oil- Refining, Textiles, Rubber, Building, And Even Agriculture In Respect To Fertilizers And Food Processing.

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The Central Industry Of Modern Civilisation, Tending,

John Desmond Bernal

The Central Industry Of Modern Civilisation, Tending, Because Of Its Control Over Materials, To Spread Into And Ultimately Incorporate Older Industries Such As Mining, Smelting, Oil- Refining, Textiles, Rubber, Building, And Even Agriculture In Respect To Fertilizers And Food Processing.

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