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Marie Curie: A Life (Radcliffe Biography Series)
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A Touching Threedimensional Portrait Of The Polishborn Scientist And Twotime Nobel Prize Winner (Kirkus) Madame Curie, The Discoverer Of Radium And Radioactivityone Hundred Years Ago, Marie Curie Discovered Radioactivity, For Which She Won The Nobel Prize In Physics. In 1911 She Won An Unprecedented Second Nobel Prize, This Time In Chemistry, For Isolating New Radioactive Elements. Despite These Achievements, Or Perhaps Because Of Her Fame, She Has Remained A Saintly, Unapproachable Genius. From Family Documents And A Private Journal Only Recently Made Available, Susan Quinn At Last Tells The Full Human Story. From The Stubborn Sixteenyearold Studying Science At Night While Working As A Governess, To Her Romance And Scientific Partnership With Pierre Curiean Extraordinary Marriage Of Equalswe Feel Her Defeats As Well As Her Successes: Her Rejection By The French Academy, Her Unbearable Grief At Pierre'S Untimely And Gruesome Death, And Her Retreat Into A Love Affair With A Married Fellow Scientist, Causing A Scandal Which Almost Cost Her The Second Nobel Prize. In Susan Quinn'S Fully Dimensional Portrait, We Come At Last To Know This Complicated, Passionate, Brilliant Woman.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Marie Curie: A Life' by Susan Quinn? A: The book offers a comprehensive portrayal of Marie Curie's life, detailing her scientific achievements, personal struggles, and relationships, particularly with her husband Pierre Curie.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 528 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used in this edition? A: This edition is a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Marie Curie: A Life' published? A: The book was published on April 10, 1996.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Susan Quinn.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: This book is suitable for adults and older teens interested in biography, science, and history.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify if illustrations or photographs are included.
- Q: Is this book a part of a series? A: Yes, it is part of the Radcliffe Biography Series.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Marie Curie: A Life'? A: Themes of scientific discovery, personal sacrifice, gender roles in science, and the challenges faced by women in academia are explored.