The Green Vision of Henry Ford and George Washington Carver
| Author | : Quentin R. Skrabec, Jr. |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 221 |
| Release | : 2013-03-25 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780786469826 |
| ISBN-13 | : 078646982X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (82X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Green Vision of Henry Ford and George Washington Carver by : Quentin R. Skrabec, Jr.
Download or read book The Green Vision of Henry Ford and George Washington Carver written by Quentin R. Skrabec, Jr. and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2013-03-25 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Henry Ford and George Washington Carver had a unique friendship and a shared vision. This book details their paths to "green" manufacturing and the start of the chemurgic movement in America. It covers a number of little known projects such as their efforts to use ethanol as a national fuel, the use of soybeans for plastic production, and the use of waterpower for factories. This study of their collaboration shows how capitalism can drive the green movement and expand American industry.