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The Elements

By Philip ( Ball

part of the Very Short Introductions series

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About The Elements

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 us on a tour: from the Greek philosophers who propounded a system with four elements to the modern-day scientists who are able to create their own.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780192840998
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 192
  • Published:
  • April 7, 2004
  • Dimensions:
  • 111x174x11 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 164 g.
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Description of The Elements

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 us on a tour: from the Greek philosophers who propounded a system with four elements to the modern-day scientists who are able to create their own.

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