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Absolute Zero and the Conquest of Cold: And the Conquest of Cold – An Acclaimed History of Temperature Science that Revolutionized Civilization - Softcover

Shachtman, Tom

 
9780618082391: Absolute Zero and the Conquest of Cold: And the Conquest of Cold – An Acclaimed History of Temperature Science that Revolutionized Civilization
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0618082395 ISBN 13: 9780618082391
Verlag: Mariner Books, 2000

Inhaltsangabe

In this engrossing scientific chronicle, a perennial paperback favorite, Tom Shachtman combines science, history, and adventure in the story of our four-centuries-long quest to master the secrets of cold. Now a documentary based largely on Shachtman’s acclaimed book promises to bring these exhilarating scientific accomplishments to a new audience. Underwritten by the National Science Foundation and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and set to air on PBS and the BBC, the documentary was produced by British Emmy Award winner David Dugan, in collaboration with Meredith Burch of Meridian Productions in Washington, D.C.

Absolute Zero and the Conquest of Cold demonstrates how temperature science produced astonishing scientific insights and applications that have revolutionized civilization. It also illustrates how scientific advancement, fueled by fortuitous discoveries and the determination of individuals, shapes our understanding of and relation to the world.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Tom Shachtman has written 25 books, including the acclaimed Around the Block and Skyscraper Dreams. He has also written documentary films and tapes, which have won many awards. He lives with his wife in New York City.

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Verlag
Mariner Books
Erscheinungsdatum
2000
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0618082395
ISBN 13 
9780618082391
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
272
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