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Mendeleyev's Dream: The Quest for the Elements
Mendeleyev's Dream The Quest for the Elements
Author: Paul Strathern
What is the world made of? The ancient Greeks speculated about earth, air, fire, and water; today we turn to the periodic table for more reliable information. The story of how we got from there to here is full of fascinating people, and in this elegant, entertaining book, Paul Strathern introduces us to ancient philosophers, medieval alchemists,...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780425184677
ISBN-10: 0425184676
Publication Date: 6/2002
Pages: 308
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Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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