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Radioactivity: A History of a Mysterious Science

Radioactivity

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"Radioactivity" by Marjorie C. Malley is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Cosmology. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Beginning with an obscure discovery in 1896, radioactivity led researchers on a quest for understanding that ultimately confronted the intersection of knowledge and mystery. This book tells the story of a new science that profoundly changed physics and chemistry, as well as areas such as medicine, geology, meteorology, archaeology, industry, politics, and popular culture.

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Best For: Readers interested in the historical development of scientific concepts related to radioactivity.
Focus: The evolution and impact of radioactivity as a scientific discovery and its interdisciplinary influence.
Covers: The origins of radioactivity, its scientific exploration, and its effects on physics, chemistry, medicine, geology, meteorology, archaeology, industry, politics, and culture.
Why It Matters: It shows how a single scientific discovery can transform multiple fields and societal aspects, highlighting the interplay between knowledge and mystery in science.

"Radioactivity" by Marjorie C. Malley is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Cosmology. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Cosmology

Author: Marjorie C. Malley

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

Beginning with an obscure discovery in 1896, radioactivity led researchers on a quest for understanding that ultimately confronted the intersection of knowledge and mystery. This book tells the story of a new science that profoundly changed physics and chemistry, as well as areas such as medicine, geology, meteorology, archaeology, industry, politics, and popular culture.

AuthorMarjorie C. Malley
PublisherOUP USA
Published2011-08-25
ISBN-139780199766413
BindingHardcover
Pages290
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicCosmology

Format: Hardcover

Length: 290 pages

Language: English

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