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Pierre Curie: With Autobiographical Notes by Marie Curie,Used
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"A delightful book. It marks one of the few instances in which the proverbial humdrum life of the student of physical science, together with the more austere ideals, have been made intelligible." The New York TimesNobel laureate Marie Curie offers a memorable portrait of her equally famous husband and lab partner, Pierre Curie. A scientific biography as well as an intimate memoir, this unique narrative recaptures Pierre Curie's youthful research and his first scientific breakthrough, the discovery of piezoelectricity. It further explores his pioneering work in crystallography and magnetism along with the couple's most famous achievement, the discovery of radium.In addition to firsthand accounts of laboratory work and techniques, Marie Curie offers observations on her husband's personality and character, their family life, and the work of their scientific contemporaries, including Ernest Rutherford, Frederick Soddy, Friedrich Oskar Giesel, and Henri Becquerel. Curie also reconstructs her studies of radiation, discussing equipment, procedures, and results. These rare insights into two of history's great scientific minds will fascinate students of science and all readers interested in scientific discovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Pierre Curie: With Autobiographical Notes by Marie Curie'? A: The book provides a scientific biography and intimate memoir of Pierre Curie, highlighting his contributions to physical science, including his discovery of piezoelectricity and work in crystallography and magnetism.
- Q: Who authored this book? A: The book is authored by Marie Curie, who was Pierre Curie's wife and a Nobel laureate herself.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: It was published on November 21, 2012.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 128 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, the book offers insights into scientific discovery and is suitable for students of science as well as general readers interested in historical scientific achievements.
- Q: What additional insights does Marie Curie provide in the book? A: Marie Curie shares firsthand accounts of laboratory work, her husband's personality, and their family life, as well as the work of their contemporaries.
- Q: What notable achievements of Pierre Curie are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses Pierre Curie's groundbreaking work, including the discovery of radium and his contributions to the field of radiation studies.
- Q: Is there any autobiographical content in the book? A: Yes, the book includes autobiographical notes by Marie Curie that provide a personal perspective on Pierre Curie's life and work.