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The First Atomic Age: Scientists, Radiations, and the American Public, 1895-1945 (Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology)
Matthew Lavine
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Description for The First Atomic Age: Scientists, Radiations, and the American Public, 1895-1945 (Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology)
Hardcover. At the close of the 19th century, strange new forms of energy arrested the American public's attention in ways that no scientific discovery ever had before. This groundbreaking cultural history tells the story of the first nuclear culture, one whose lasting effects would be seen in the familiar "atomic age" of the post-war twentieth century. Series: Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology. Num Pages: 258 pages, 13 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJC; 3JJF; 3JJG; HBJK; HBLW; HBTB; THK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 141 x 19. Weight in Grams: 460.
At the close of the 19th century, strange new forms of energy arrested the American public's attention in ways that no scientific discovery ever had before. This groundbreaking cultural history tells the story of the first nuclear culture, one whose lasting effects would be seen in the familiar "atomic age" of the post-war twentieth century.
At the close of the 19th century, strange new forms of energy arrested the American public's attention in ways that no scientific discovery ever had before. This groundbreaking cultural history tells the story of the first nuclear culture, one whose lasting effects would be seen in the familiar "atomic age" of the post-war twentieth century.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
260
Condition
New
Series
Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology
Number of Pages
247
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137307217
SKU
V9781137307217
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About Matthew Lavine
Matthew Lavine is Assistant Professor at Mississippi State University, USA. He studies the history of science and its relationship with the broader public in the United States.
Reviews for The First Atomic Age: Scientists, Radiations, and the American Public, 1895-1945 (Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology)
"Using crisp, stylish prose, the author debunks Blondlot and illuminates the contributions of the Curies. . . . This literate and literary tour de force, part of the series 'Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology,' deserves a wider audience than it is likely to receive." - CHOICE "In his fascinating account of science and ... Read more