Virginia Postrel on the History of Textiles and their Economic Relevance Throughout the World
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In this episode, Shruti and Virginia Postrel discuss her latest book, \\u201cThe Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World.\\u201d They talk about different methods of dyeing, spinning as a feminine occupation, the textile trade in the 17th and 18th centuries, how technological changes disrupted the industry and much more. Postrel is an author, columnist and speaker whose work spans a broad range of topics from social science to fashion, concentrating on the intersection of culture, commerce and technology. Her previous books include \\u201cThe Power of Glamour: Longing and the Art of Visual Persuasion\\u201d (2013), \\u201cThe Substance of Style\\u201d (2003) and \\u201cThe Future and Its Enemies\\u201d (1998). She is a regular columnist for Bloomberg Opinion and contributes columns, focusing primarily on history and material culture, to Reason.
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