Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume I, Alabama Narratives - Couverture souple

Rutherford, Ernest

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9374593068 ISBN 13 : 9789374593066

Editeur : Alpha Editions, 2025

Synopsis

A hush falls over the hall as the lights dim and a singular voice begins to unravel the very fabric of matter itself. In the charged atmosphere of early twentieth-century science, the mysteries of atomic structure and the disintegration of elements ignite both excitement and heated debate. With clarity and intellectual daring, this address explores the phenomenon of radioactivity at the dawn of its discovery, guiding the reader through the invisible processes by which elements decay and transform. The narrative traces the journey from established chemistry to the burgeoning field of nuclear physics, capturing the sense of awe and uncertainty that accompanied each new revelation. This work stands as a testament to a pivotal moment in the history of physics, where the boundaries of atomic theory were being redrawn and the fundamental nature of matter was called into question. The lecture's elegant language and lucid explanations offer a rare window into the mind of a scientist whose insights would shape generations of research. For those fascinated by the origins of scientific discovery, the text evokes the wonder of an era when the secrets of the atom were only just beginning to yield to human curiosity. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Whether approached as a landmark in the history of chemistry, a cornerstone of physics history, or a thoughtful meditation on scientific progress, it remains an essential volume for anyone drawn to the unfolding story of our universe's most elemental forces.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Alpha Editions
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9374593068
• ISBN 13: 9789374593066
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 28
• Coordonnées du fabricant: EDITIONS GALLIMARD; ufficio.anagrafiche@meli.it; ; Via Verdi, 8.; Assago Milano; 20090; Italie