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Periodic Tales: A Cultural History of the Elements, From Arsenic to Zinc

Periodic Tales: A Cultural History of the Elements, From Arsenic to Zinc

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In the spirit of A Short History of Nearly Everything comes Periodic Tales. Award-winning science writer Hugh Andersey-Williams offers readers a captivating look at the elements—and the amazing, little-known stories behind their discoveries. Periodic Tales is an energetic and wide-ranging book of innovations and innovators, of superstition and science and the myriad ways the chemical elements are woven into our culture, history, and language. It will delight readers of Genome, Einstein’s Dreams, Longitude, and The Age of Wonder.

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ISBN13: 9780061824739
ISBN10: 0061824739
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco
Publication Year: 2012
Format: Paperback

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    Discover the captivating stories behind the chemical elements.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're fascinated by how science intertwines with everyday life, this book offers an engaging journey through the history and cultural significance of the elements. Hugh Andersey-Williams brings these stories to life with intriguing anecdotes and a lively narrative, making complex discoveries accessible and entertaining. It's a perfect pick for curious minds eager to see science in a new light.

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