ISBN: 9780471441496

By John Emsley. Discovered by alchemists, prescribed by apothecaries, exploited by 19th century industrialists, and abused by 20th century combatants, phosphorus is one of nature's deadli… Plus…

By John Emsley. Discovered by alchemists, prescribed by apothecaries, exploited by 19th century industrialists, and abused by 20th century combatants, phosphorus is one of nature's deadliest and most fascinating creations. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   13th Element by John Emsley Discovered by alchemists, prescribed by apothecaries, exploited by 19th century industrialists, and abused by 20th century combatants, phosphorus is one of nature's deadliest creations. This book weaves together a tableau of characters, social upheavals, and curious horrific events that comprise the 300 year history of phosphorus. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Discovered by alchemists, prescribed by apothecaries, exploited by 19th century industrialists, and abused by 20th century combatants, phosphorus is one of nature's deadliest and most fascinating creations. Now award-winning author John Emsley combines his gift for storytelling with his scientific expertise to present an enthralling account of this eerily luminescent element. The book takes readers from murders-by-phosphorus where the bodies glowed green, to the match factory strike that helped end child labor in England, to the irony of the World War II firebombing of Hamburg, to even deadlier compounds derived from phosphorus today. "The 13th Element" weaves together a rich tableau of brilliant and oddball characters, social upheavals, and curious, bizarre, and horrific events that comprise the surprising 300 year history of nature's most nefarious element. Back Cover This is popular science at its best, a great subject, unfolded with the skill of the storyteller; at once a mine of information and a thoroughly good read." -The Sunday Times (London) "This well-written book is an examination of the very character of all chemicals." -The Sunday Telegraph (London) Discovered by alchemists, prescribed by apothecaries, exploited by nineteenth-century industrialists, and abused by twentieth-century combatants, phosphorus is one of nature's deadliest-and most fascinating-creations. Now award-winning author John Emsley combines his gift for storytelling with his scientific expertise to present an enthralling account of this eerily luminescent element. From murders-by-phosphorus where the bodies glowed green, to the match factory strike that helped end child labor in England, to the irony of the World War II firebombing of Hamburg, to even deadlier compounds derived from phosphorus today, The 13th Element weaves together a rich tableau of brilliant and oddball characters, social upheavals, and curious, bizarre, and horrific events that comprise the surprising 300-year history of nature's most nefarious element. Author Biography JOHN EMSLEY is Science Writer in Residence at both Cambridge University and Imperial College of London University. He has won the prestigious Rhone--Poulenc Prize for best science book of the year, was an editor of New Scientist magazine, and wrote a science column for the Independent newspaper. Table of Contents Acknowledgments. Introduction. Out of Alchemy. The Alchemist and his Apprentice. The Toxic Tonic. Strike a Light. Strike! The Cost of a Box of Matches. Gomorrah. The Ultimate Evil -- and a Power for Good. Murder. Fortunes from Phosphorus. Unlucky Days. The Supreme Ruler. Oh, Shit! Spontaneous Human Combustion and Other Horrors. Epilogue: The Devil's Element? Appendix: The Right Chemistry. Sources. Index. Details ISBN047144149X Author John Emsley Short Title 13TH ELEMENT Language English ISBN-10 047144149X ISBN-13 9780471441496 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 546.712 Illustrations Yes Year 2002 Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Subtitle The Sordid Tale of Murder, Fire and Phosphorous Place of Publication New York Edition 1st Residence Cambridge, ENK DOI 10.1604/9780471441496 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2002-01-01 NZ Release Date 2002-01-01 US Release Date 2002-01-01 UK Release Date 2002-01-01 Pages 327 Publisher Turner Publishing Company Publication Date 2002-01-01 Audience Undergraduate We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:145686450; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780471441496, Book Title: 13th Element, EAN: 9780471441496, Publication Year: 2002, Type: Textbook, Format: Paperback, Language: English, Publication Name: 13th Element: the Sordid Tale of Murder, Fire and Phosphorous, Item Height: 195mm, Item Width: 135mm, Subject: Chemistry, Science, Item Weight: 356g, Number of Pages: 327 Pages, Turner Publishing Company<

ISBN: 9780471441496

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