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Adventures In The Atomic Age: From Watts To Washington,New
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Americas Greatest Twentiethcentury Scientist Tells His Own Story.Glenn T. Seaborg (19121999) Won A Nobel Prize Before He Was Forty. He Discovered The Element That Makes Atomic Bombs Explode And The Isotopes Used To Treat Millions Of Cancer Patients. He Ran The University Of California At Berkeley And Advised Nine U.S. Presidents. Here Is His Autobiography The Extraordinary Story Of A Modest Swedish American Who Never Strayed From His Strong Basic Commitments Throughout A Career That Gave Him National And International Fame. Seaborgs Story Begins In Michigan With His Scandinavian Parents, But Shifts Quickly To California, Where He Got Himself An Education He Didnt Think He Could Afford During The Dark Days Of The Depression. During World War Ii, He Led The Manhattan Project Group That Devised The Chemical Extraction Processes Producing Plutonium 239. He Also Shares The Drama Of Scientific Discovery And The Inner History Of His Pioneering Work On The Many Transuranium Elements He Codiscovered At The Radiation Laboratory At Berkeley Work That Earned Him The Nobel Prize In 1951. As Chairman Of The Atomic Energy Commission Under Three Presidents, Seaborg Fought For The Nuclear Testban Treaty And Argued In Favor Of The Peaceful Uses And International Controls Of Atomic Energy. His Is The Riveting Account Of A Life Like No Other A Model Of The Best In Our Nation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Adventures in the Atomic Age'? A: 'Adventures in the Atomic Age' is an autobiography of Glenn T. Seaborg, detailing his life as a prominent scientist who contributed significantly to nuclear chemistry and the Manhattan Project.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Adventures in the Atomic Age' is Glenn T. Seaborg, a Nobel Prize-winning chemist known for his discoveries in the field of nuclear science.
- Q: What notable achievements does Glenn T. Seaborg discuss in his autobiography? A: In his autobiography, Seaborg discusses his Nobel Prize-winning work, his role in the Manhattan Project, and his contributions to the discovery of transuranium elements.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: 'Adventures in the Atomic Age' has a total of 356 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Adventures in the Atomic Age' published? A: 'Adventures in the Atomic Age' was published on September 8, 2001.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in science and history? A: Yes, the book is suitable for readers who are interested in science, particularly nuclear chemistry, as well as the historical context of the atomic age.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: Does the book cover Seaborg's experiences during World War II? A: Yes, the book includes details about Seaborg's experiences and contributions during World War II, specifically his work on the Manhattan Project.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'Adventures in the Atomic Age' is the first edition.