Marilyn Bailey Ogilvie

Marie Curie

A Biography

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Produktbeschreibung

Marie Curie (1867-1934) is arguably the world's most famous female scientist. She made one of the most important theoretical breakthroughs of the 20th century when she postulated that radiation was an atomic rather than a chemical property. This title examines Curie not just as a dedicated scientist, but also as a complex woman.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Prometheus Books
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 330g
• ISBN-13: 9781616142162
• ISBN-10: 1616142162
• Artikelnr.: 29943883

Autorenporträt

By Marilyn Bailey Ogilvie

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction Early Life and Education Preparing for the Future Paris and
the Sorbonne Pierre and Marie The Discovery and Radium: A Scientific
Breakthrough A Year of Contrasts: Good News, Bad News "Pierre is Dead?
Dead? Absolutely Dead?" Scandal! The Second Nobel Prize, Its Aftermath, and
War Marie and the USA Last Years Conclusion Time Line Bibliograpgy: Primary
Sources Bibliography: Secondary Sources