The Elements: A Very Short Introduction
This Very Short Introduction is an exciting and non-traditional approach to understanding the terminology, properties, and classification of chemical elements. It traces the history and cultural impact of the elements on humankind, and examines why people have long sought to identify the substances around them. The book includes chapters on particular elements such as gold, iron, and oxygen, showing how they shaped culture and technology. Looking beyond the Periodic Table, the author examines our relationship with matter, from the uncomplicated vision of the Greek philosophers, who believed there were four elements--earth, air, fire, and wate…
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- ISBN: 978-0-19-284099-8
- EAN: 9780192840998
- Produktnummer: 9386004
- Verlag: Oxford Academic
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2004
- Seitenangabe: 192 S.
- Masse: H17.5 cm x B11.1 cm x D1.7 cm 163 g
- Abbildungen: numerous halftones & line drawings
- Gewicht: 163
Über den Autor
Philip Ball is a science writer and a consultant editor for Nature, where he was formerly an editor for physical science for over 10 years. He writes about all areas of science for the international press, and has broadcast on TV and radio. His previous books include Designing the Molecular World, The Self-Made Tapestry, H20: A Biography of Water, and Stories of the Invisible: A guided tour of molecules. He holds a degree inchemistry from Oxford University and a doctorate in physics from Bristol University. He lives in London, where his Homunculus Theatre Company occasionally performs on a shoestring budget.
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