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- 9780198503408
- Date of Publication
- 2003-07-24
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- Nature's Building Blocks: An A-Z Guide to the Elements
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Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0198503407
ISBN-13
9780198503408
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Book Title
Nature's Building Blocks : an A-Z Guide to the Elements
Number of Pages
560 Pages
Language
English
Topic
General, Chemistry / General
Publication Year
2003
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Yes
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Science
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Trade Paperback
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1.3 in
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29.3 Oz
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9.2 in
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'Review from previous edition Emsley's design, layout and presentation is logical, clear and beautifully written. The introduction itself is both informative and full of unexpected, yet valuable information . . . I would recommend the work particularly as an essential bookshelf companion forall teachers of chemistry and as a project resource for students of all levels.'Chemistry in Britain March 2002, '. . . fascinating book . . . deeply useful for both teachers and students of chemistry, at almost any level . . .'New Scientist, 11/08/01, 'This book is like a bar of Cadbury's chocolate: You can't eat just one square. Having said this, I think this is a wonderful book for scientists of all persuasions'Andrew R. Barron, C and EN, "An astonishingly comprehensive survey of nature's fundamental ingredients.... By combining juicy anecdotes and fun with a wealth of up-to-date reference material, 'Nature's Building Blocks' hits the spot."--Malcolm Browne,New York Times "A marvel--encyclopedic in scope, but so full of enthusiasm, so engagingly written, that one can open it at any point and read for sheer delight.... I have read and possess many books on the elements, but it is Dr. Emsley's new book which will now sit next to me on my desk."--Oliver Sacks "An engaging gadgeteer of the elements."--George Johnson,New York Times "A delightful, idiosyncratic survey of the known elements, this guide also includes many nuggets of surprising information--for example, the use of fluorine (found in our bones and teeth) in the development of the nonstick frying pan."--Natural History "John Emsley's colorful account of all the elements in the universe is a succinct history of everything.... Emsley drew on 20 years of collected magazine and newspaper articles to produce this marvelous reference work. 'Nature's Building Blocks' is the kind of book people consult in the pursuit of a single fact, but this fact will lead to another and another, drawing the reader in an enjoyable chase from naturally occurring nuclear reactors to human zinc deficiency and on to the number of elements named for one small town in Sweden (four)."--New York Times Book Review, 'Review from previous edition Emsley's design, layout and presentation islogical, clear and beautifully written. The introduction itself is bothinformative and full of unexpected, yet valuable information . . . I wouldrecommend the work particularly as an essential bookshelf companion for allteachers of chemistry and as a project resource for students of all levels.'Chemistry in Britain March 2002, 'What for many might be a dry and dusty collection of facts has been turned into an amusing and finely crafted set of mini-biographies. . . . This is a fine, amusing and quirky book that will sit as comfortably on an academic's bookshelf as beside the loo . . .'Nature, 01/11/01, 'A readable and entertaining guide . . . Doubles as both an accessible reference source and an enjoyable and fascinating 'dip into' read.'Materials World 01/12/02, "An astonishingly comprehensive survey of nature's fundamental ingredients.... By combining juicy anecdotes and fun with a wealth of up-to-date reference material, 'Nature's Building Blocks' hits the spot."--Malcolm Browne, New York Times"A marvel--encyclopedic in scope, but so full of enthusiasm, so engagingly written, that one can open it at any point and read for sheer delight.... I have read and possess many books on the elements, but it is Dr. Emsley's new book which will now sit next to me on my desk."--Oliver Sacks"An engaging gadgeteer of the elements."--George Johnson, New York Times"A delightful, idiosyncratic survey of the known elements, this guide also includes many nuggets of surprising information--for example, the use of fluorine (found in our bones and teeth) in the development of the nonstick frying pan."--Natural History"John Emsley's colorful account of all the elements in the universe is a succinct history of everything.... Emsley drew on 20 years of collected magazine and newspaper articles to produce this marvelous reference work. 'Nature's Building Blocks' is the kind of book people consult in the pursuit of a single fact, but this fact will lead to another and another, drawing the reader in an enjoyable chase from naturally occurring nuclear reactors to human zinc deficiency and on to the number of elements named for one small town in Sweden (four)."--New York Times Book Review, '. . . [an] astonishingly comprehensive survey of nature's fundamental ingredients . . .'New York Times 02/04/2002, 'What for many might be a dry and dusty collection of facts has beenturned into an amusing and finely crafted set of mini-biographies. . . . This isa fine, amusing and quirky book that will sit as comfortably on an academic'sbookshelf as beside the loo . . .'Nature, 01/11/01, 'This book is like a bar of Cadbury's chocolate: You can't eat just onesquare. Having said this, I think this is a wonderful book for scientists of allpersuasions'Andrew R. Barron, C and EN, "An astonishingly comprehensive survey of nature's fundamental ingredients.... By combining juicy anecdotes and fun with a wealth of up-to-date reference material, 'Nature's Building Blocks' hits the spot."--Malcolm Browne, New York Times "A marvel--encyclopedic in scope, but so full of enthusiasm, so engagingly written, that one can open it at any point and read for sheer delight.... I have read and possess many books on the elements, but it is Dr. Emsley's new book which will now sit next to me on my desk."--Oliver Sacks "An engaging gadgeteer of the elements."--George Johnson, New York Times "A delightful, idiosyncratic survey of the known elements, this guide also includes many nuggets of surprising information--for example, the use of fluorine (found in our bones and teeth) in the development of the nonstick frying pan."--Natural History "John Emsley's colorful account of all the elements in the universe is a succinct history of everything.... Emsley drew on 20 years of collected magazine and newspaper articles to produce this marvelous reference work. 'Nature's Building Blocks' is the kind of book people consult in the pursuit of a single fact, but this fact will lead to another and another, drawing the reader in an enjoyable chase from naturally occurring nuclear reactors to human zinc deficiency and on to the number of elements named for one small town in Sweden (four)."--New York Times Book Review
Table Of Content
PrefaceAcknowledgementsIntroductionThe elements (A-Z)The periodic tableAppendix: the discovery of the elements in chronological orderBibliographyLists of elements and atomic numbers
Synopsis
What is the most common element in the universe? Can you name the noble gases? Everything we see around us is made of chemical elements, but most of us know little about them. Penned by award-winning science writer John Emsley, Nature's Building Blocks explains the what, why and wherefore of the chemical elements. Arranged alphabetically, from Actinium to Zirconium, it is a complete guide to all 115 of those that are currently known, with more extensive coverage of those elements we encounter in our everyday life. The entry on each element reveals where it came from, what role it may have in the human body, and the foods that contain it. There are also sections on its discovery, its part in human health or illness, the uses and misuses to which it is put, and its environmental role. Readers discover that the Earth consists of around 90 elements, some of which are abundant, such as the silicon and oxygen of rocks and soils, while some are so rare that they make gold seem cheap. Our own bodies contain about 30 elements, some in abundance, some in trace amounts; some vital to our health, and some that are positively harmful. A list of the main scientific data, and outline properties, are given for every element and each section ends with an "Element of Surprise," which highlights some unexpected way in which each element influences our everyday life. Both a reliable reference source and a high browsable account of the elements, Nature's Building Blocks offers a pleasurable tour of the very essence of our material world., Penned by award-winning science writer John Emsley, Nature's Building Blocks explains the what, why and wherefore of the chemical elements. Arranged alphabetically, it is a complete guide to all 115 of those that are currently known, with more extensive coverage of those elements we encounter in our everyday lives. Each entry reveals the story of its discovery, the role of the element in the human body, how it is used by man, and its role in the environment. Both a reliable reference source and a highly browsable account of the elements, Nature's Building Blocks offers a pleasurable tour of the very essence of our material world., A readable, informative, fascinating entry on each one of the 100-odd chemical elements, arranged alphabetically from actinium to zirconium. Each entry comprises an explanation of where the element's name comes from, followed by Body element (the role it plays in living things), Element of history (how and when it was discovered), Economic element (what it is used for), Environmental element (where it occurs, how much), Chemical element (facts, figures and narrative), and Element of surprise (an amazing, little-known fact about it). A wonderful 'dipping into' source for the family reference shelf and for students.
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