Episode · EconTalk · 2020-11-16
Russ Roberts & Virginia Postrel: books mentioned on EconTalk
Virginia Postrel on Textiles and the Fabric of Civilization
Author and journalist Virginia Postrel talks about her book The Fabric of Civilization and How Textiles Made the World with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Postrel tells the fascinating story behind the clothes we wear and everything that goes into producing them throughout history.
Virginia Postrel discussed The Fabric of Civilization by Virginia Postrel. Russ Roberts discussed The Future and Its Enemies by Virginia Postrel.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Fabric of Civilization
Discussed“So, when you think about something like the classic patchwork quilt that we have been the Americas, it is a post-industrial revolution artifact.”
Where to get it
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The Future and Its Enemies
Discussed“I think I think somebody wrote a book called Enemies of the Future. The future and its enemies. Thank you.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (3) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing The Fabric of Civilization
“Her latest book is The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World.”
Plugged The Fabric of Civilization
“So, let's say that you create the fabric next, because that's the way my book is organized.”
Passing The Fabric of Civilization
“Her book is The Fabric of Civilization.”