"Discusses glass as a material, including historical uses, current uses, manufacturing, and recycling."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.

What is glass? -- The first glass -- Venice and Murano -- Modern glassmaking -- Making glass in a factory -- The beauty of glass -- Speciality glass -- Making glass safer -- Fibers of glass -- Fine glass for lenses -- Saving energy -- Recycling glass -- Glass in the future.