The story of the most ordinary thing in your life is actually extraordinary: Vidya Rajan's 'Rubber' is the non-fiction book India has been waiting for
Vidya Rajan's "Rubber" details the indispensable substance's profound social and natural history. This acclaimed non-fiction work traces rubber from ancient Mesoamerica to modern global industry. The book reveals rubber's role in shaping economies, science, and human civilization across centuries. It highlights exploitation and scientific discovery, making complex history accessible and engaging. The work earned the Best Author Non-Fiction award at the AutHer Awards 2026.
Vidya Rajan's "Rubber" details the indispensable substance's profound social and natural history. This acclaimed non-fiction work traces rubber from ancient Mesoamerica to modern global industry. The book reveals rubber's role in shaping economies, science, and human civilization across centuries. It highlights exploitation and scientific discovery, making complex history accessible and engaging. The work earned the Best Author Non-Fiction award at the AutHer Awards 2026.
