Through biographies of pioneers including Marie Curie, this book investigates the history behind the discovery of radioactivity, its major benefits, drawbacks and problems along the way.
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G.I. BROWN was educated at Oxford University. He has written many books including The Guinness History of inventions (Guinness Publishin 1996) and The Big Bang: A History of Explosives (Sutton, 1998).
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How refreshing...a balanced, nonhysterical treatment.,
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This review is from: Invisible Rays: A History of Radioactivity (Hardcover)
This a rather sweeping overview of the history of radioactivity from its earliest scientist observers to the current status of nuclear power throughout the world. G.I. Brown is a British scholar, which, as an American reader, I thought brought an element of humor and internationalism to the effort that probably would have been missing had the book been authored by an American. While it's not perfect, I highly recommend this book for those in search of a nuclear history that isn't steeped in politics and ideology, incessant historical second-guessing, or apocalyptic despair. It is a much needed work.
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