书名: The Elements: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
作者: Philip Ball (Author)
出版社: Oxford University Press, USA (October 7, 2004)
语言: English
ISBN-10: 0192840991
ISBN-13: 978-0192840998
Book Description
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 water--to the work of modern-day scientists in creating elements such as hassium and meitnerium. Packed with anecdotes, The Elements is a highly engaging and entertaining exploration of the fundamental question: what is the world made from?
Review
"A delight of a book.... Elegantly written...far-reaching, entertaining and salted with anecdote.... It could become a classic." -- New Scientist
"Ball brings the periodic table to life." -- Discover
"Philip Ball's book is an excellent introduction." -- Chemistry and Industry
"The book contains some delightful anecdotes." -- Times Higher Educational Supplement (London)
About the Author
Philip Ball is a science writer and a consultant editor for Nature and the author of Designing the Molecular World, The Self-Made Tapestry, H20: A Biography of Water, and Stories of the Invisible: A Guided Tour of Molecules.
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作者: Philip Ball (Author)
出版社: Oxford University Press, USA (October 7, 2004)
语言: English
ISBN-10: 0192840991
ISBN-13: 978-0192840998
Book Description
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 water--to the work of modern-day scientists in creating elements such as hassium and meitnerium. Packed with anecdotes, The Elements is a highly engaging and entertaining exploration of the fundamental question: what is the world made from?
Review
"A delight of a book.... Elegantly written...far-reaching, entertaining and salted with anecdote.... It could become a classic." -- New Scientist
"Ball brings the periodic table to life." -- Discover
"Philip Ball's book is an excellent introduction." -- Chemistry and Industry
"The book contains some delightful anecdotes." -- Times Higher Educational Supplement (London)
About the Author
Philip Ball is a science writer and a consultant editor for Nature and the author of Designing the Molecular World, The Self-Made Tapestry, H20: A Biography of Water, and Stories of the Invisible: A Guided Tour of Molecules.
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