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Far from a stereotypically isolated scientist surrounded by bubbling beakers and cryptic lore, the "ambitious and energetic" Mendeleev was a very public figure. He involved himself eagerly in the social problems of the day and participated actively in trying to shape a new society. His pursuits included hot-air balloons, art criticism, debunking spiritualists and perfecting systems of every kind. When he hit on the idea of periodicity in the elements, he published his table first in a chemistry textbook, later submitting papers to other scientists once his confidence allowed him to make predictions of elements yet to be discovered. Gordin paints Mendeleev as a consummate imperial who was shocked by the revolution that toppled the tsar. This complex civil servant and brilliant scientist deserves wider appreciation and A Well-Ordered Thing provides a rich context for examination of Mendeleev's life. --Therese Littleton, Amazon.com
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