Periodic Tales: The Curious Lives of the Elements

Informationen zum Autor Hugh Aldersey-Williams studied natural sciences at Cambridge. He is the author of several books exploring science, design and architecture - including Periodic Tales, Anatomies and The Adventures of Sir Thomas Browne in the 21st Century - and has curated exhibitions at the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Wellcome Collection. He lives in Norfolk with his wife and son. Klappentext Hugh Aldersey-Williams studied natural sciences at Cambridge. He is the author of several books exploring science, design and architecture - including Periodic Tales, Anatomies and The Adventures of Sir Thomas Browne in the 21st Century - and has curated exhibitions at the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Wellcome Collection. He lives in Norfolk with his wife and son. Zusammenfassung Everything in universe is made of them, including you. Like you, elements have personalities, attitudes, talents, shortcomings, stories rich with meaning. This book is packed with stories and unexpected information about the building blocks of our universe.

Product details

• Authors: Aldersey-Williams, Hugh Aldersey-Williams, Aldersey-Williams Hugh
• Publisher: Penguin Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 19.01.2012
• EAN: 9780141041452
• ISBN: 978-0-14-104145-2
• No. of pages: 428
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 197 mm x 27 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biochemistry, SCIENCE / Chemistry / Physical & Theoretical, SCIENCE / Essays, SCIENCE / Chemistry / Toxicology, SCIENCE / Laboratory Techniques, chemistry, History of Science, Physical Chemistry, Crystallography, Environmental Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY, Analytical Chemistry, Scientific research, Food chemistry, Chemistry of minerals, crystals and gems