Nature's Building Blocks: An A-Z Guide to the Elements - Softcover

Emsley, John

 
9780198503408: Nature's Building Blocks: An A-Z Guide to the Elements
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0198503407 ISBN 13: 9780198503408
Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2003

Synopsis

A readable, informative, fascinating entry on each one of the 100-odd chemical elements, arranged alphabetically from actinium to zirconium. Each entry comprises an explanation of where the element's name comes from, followed by Body element (the role it plays in living things), Element of history (how and when it was discovered), Economic element (what it is used for), Environmental element (where it occurs, how much), Chemical element (facts, figures and narrative), and Element of surprise (an amazing, little-known fact about it). A wonderful 'dipping into' source for the family reference shelf and for students.

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About the Author


John Emsley is Science Writer in Residence at the University of Cambridge. Author of the highly popular "Molecule of the Month" column forThe Independent and of the book Molecules in an Exhibit, he has received both a Glaxo Award for science writing and the Chemical Industries Association's President's Award for science communication. He lives in London.

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Publisher
OUP Oxford
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0198503407
ISBN 13 
9780198503408
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
560

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