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Marie Curie: A Biography
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There Is Probably No Woman Scientist More Famous Than Marie Curie (18671934). She Made One Of The Most Important Theoretical Breakthroughs Of The Twentieth Century When She Postulated That Radiation Was An Atomic Rather Than A Chemical Property, An Important Milestone In Understanding The Structure Of Matter. Not Only Did She Coin The Term Radioactivity, But Her Painstaking Research Culminated In The Isolation Of Two New Elements, Polonium And Radium. For Her Achievements She Won Two Nobel Prizes, One In Physics (In 1903) And The Other In Chemistry (In 1911). This Informative, Accessible, And Concise Biography Looks At Marie Curie Not Just As A Dedicated Scientist But Also As A Complex Woman With A Sometimestumultuous Personal Life. This Historian Of Science Describes Curie'S Life And Career, From Her Early Years In Poland, Where She Was Born Maria Sklodowska; Through Her Marriage To And Collaboration With Pierre Curie; Her Appointment As The First Female Professor At Sorbonne University After His Untimely Death; And The Scientific Work That Led To Her Recognition By The Nobel Prize Committee. The Author Also Candidly Discusses The Controversy That Surrounded Marie When Detractors Charged That Her Work Was Actually Performed By Her Late Husband.Finally, She Describes Curie'S Work In Founding The Radium Institutes To Study Radiation And In Establishing Mobile Xray Units During World War I. Eventually, Her Long Exposure To Radium Led To Her Death From Aplastic Anemia In 1934. A Year Later, Albert Einstein Published A Tribute To Her In Memoriam, Praising Both Her Intuition And Her Tenacity Under The Most Trying Circumstances.Ogilvie'S Appealing Narrative Brings The Brilliant Scientist And Courageous Woman To Life In A Story That Will Continue To Inspire Future Scientists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Who is the author of 'Marie Curie: A Biography'? A: The author of 'Marie Curie: A Biography' is Marilyn Bailey Ogilvie.
- Q: What is the primary focus of this biography? A: This biography focuses on the life and career of Marie Curie, highlighting her scientific achievements as well as her personal life.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 200 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 1, 2010.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Marie Curie: A Biography' suitable for all ages? A: While the book is informative, it is generally suited for readers with an interest in science and history, making it appropriate for older children and adults.
- Q: What notable achievements of Marie Curie are discussed in the biography? A: The biography discusses Marie Curie's discovery of polonium and radium, her two Nobel Prizes, and her contributions to the study of radioactivity.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: Yes, this biography is an illustrated edition, which enhances the reader's understanding of Curie's life and work.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: Are there any controversies mentioned regarding Marie Curie's work? A: Yes, the biography discusses controversies surrounding Marie Curie's work, including claims by detractors that her achievements were overshadowed by her husband's contributions.