Hugh AlderseyWilliams
Periodic Tales: The Curious Lives of the Elements
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141041452
- author:
- Hugh AlderseyWilliams
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Periodic Tales explores the fascinating stories behind the elements that make up our world. From iron that rains from the heavens to zinc that may one day line your coffin, this book reveals the surprising connections between the natural and human-made worlds.
Aldersey-Williams weaves together history, science, art, literature, and everyday applications of all the elements from aluminium to zinc, creating a rich tapestry of unlikely and improbable anecdotes. Discover how the stories of the chemical elements are inextricably linked to our own lives.
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