The Elements: A Very Short Introduction
| Author | : Philip Ball |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 193 |
| Release | : 2004-04-08 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780192840998 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0192840991 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Elements: A Very Short Introduction by : Philip Ball
Download or read book The Elements: A Very Short Introduction written by Philip Ball and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2004-04-08 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Very Short Introduction traces the history and cultural impact of the elements on humankind, and examines why people have long sought to identify the substances around them. Looking beyond the Periodic Table, the author takes the reader on an engaging and entertaining tour: from the Greek philosophers who propounded a system with four elements - earth, air, fire, and water - to the modern-day scientists who are able to create their own.
