Sobel, Dava

The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science

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ISBN 13:: 9780008536916
author:: Sobel, Dava
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Fourth Estate Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 24 x 15.9 x 3.6 centimetres (0.5
Genre:: Biography, Medical, Biography,
Condition:: New
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Dava Sobel's The Elements of Marie Curie offers a fresh perspective on the life and work of the pioneering scientist. This biography reveals the impact of Marie Curie on the women she mentored and set on the path to prominence. Marie Curie's remarkable story is one of ingenuity and determination, from her groundbreaking discoveries in radioactivity to her tireless advocacy for women in science. Sobel navigates Curie's remarkable achievements alongside the women who became her legacy, including those who discovered new elements and followed in her footsteps. Through this unique lens, Sobel sheds light on the trailblazing life and enduring influence of one of the most consequential figures of our time.

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