The Crumbs of Creation: Trace elements in history, medicine, industry, crime and folklore - Hardcover
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Of the 90 chemical elements that occur in nature, only a dozen are found in easily measurable amounts in the human body. The rest are trace elements, present at such low concentrations that most of them were, until quite recently, beyond the reach of detection. The Crumbs of Creation reviews the absorbing story of trace elements in medicine, history, industry, crime, and folklore, showing how the study of their properties can help us survive through a better understanding and control of our environment. Written in an easy-to-read, entertaining style, the book consists of interrelated anecdotes grouped together in relevant chapters. Although readers will derive much entertainment from this book, there is an underlying seriousness to the topics.
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The Crumbs of Creation: Trace Elements in History, Medicine, Industry, Crime and Folklore
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Bristol, England: Adam Hilger, 1991, Bristol, England, 1991
ISBN 10: 0852743904
ISBN 13: 9780852743904
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Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine-. No Jacket. 2nd Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine-/No Jacket. 2nd Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Reviews the absorbing story of trace elements in medicine, history, industry, crime and folklore, showing the study of their properties can help us survive through a better understanding and control of our environment. 157 pages including index. Illustrations, charts. Tiny imperfection along lower back edge. Great copy. Seller Inventory # 004170
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Condition: Very Good. Reviews the story of trace elements in medicine, history, crime and folklore, and shows how the study of their properties and behavior can help us better understand and control our external, internal and social environments. Includes case studies (many of which resemble detective stories). Entertain Num Pages: 388 pages, 14ill. BIC Classification: PNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 146 x 229 x 15. Weight in Grams: 328. Very good copy with light shelf wear. Lightly sunned spine, remains very good. 1988. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # KCW0012806
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Condition: Very Good. Reviews the story of trace elements in medicine, history, crime and folklore, and shows how the study of their properties and behavior can help us better understand and control our external, internal and social environments. Includes case studies (many of which resemble detective stories). Entertain Num Pages: 388 pages, 14ill. BIC Classification: PNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 146 x 229 x 15. Weight in Grams: 328. Very good copy with light shelf wear. Lightly sunned spine, remains very good. 1988. Hardcover. . . . . Seller Inventory # KCW0012806
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The Crumbs of Creation Trace elements in history, medicine, industry, crime and folklore
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Taylor & Francis, Bristol, England, 1988
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Only slight wear to brown paper covered boards, light fading of spine ; A bright, solid book, text unmarked.; B&W Illustrations; 8.80 X 5.66 X 0.61 inches; 157 pages; Of the 90 chemical elements that occur in nature, only a dozen are found in easily measurable amounts in the human body. The rest are trace elements, present at such low concentrations that most of them were, until quite recently, beyond the reach of detection. The Crumbs of Creation reviews the absorbing story of trace elements in medicine, history, industry, crime, and folklore, showing how the study of their properties can help us survive through a better understanding and control of our environment. Written in an easy-to-read, entertaining style, the book consists of interrelated anecdotes grouped together in relevant chapters. Although readers will derive much entertainment from this book, there is an underlying seriousness to the topics. Seller Inventory # 16347
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The Crumbs of Creation - Trace Elements in History, Medicine, Industry, Crime and Folklore
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Adam Hilger, Bristol & Philadelphia, 1988
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Illustrated Boards. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Anecdotal accounts of the study of trace elements. 157pp with index, illustrated with line drawings to the text. Spine faded and tiny crease to one corner, otherwise very good copy, clean and tight. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 006899
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