Napoleon'S Buttons

How 17 Molecules Changed History

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Napoleon's Buttons is the fascinating account of seventeen groups of molecules that have greatly influenced the course of history. These molecules provided the impetus for early exploration, and made possible the voyages of discovery that ensued. The molecules resulted in grand feats of engineering and spurred advances in medicine and law; they determined what we now eat, drink, and wear. A change as small as the position of an atom can lead to enormous alterations in the properties of a substance-which, in turn, can result in great historical shifts. With lively prose and an eye for colorful and unusual details, Le Couteur and Burreson offer a novel way to understand the shaping of civilization and the workings of our contemporary world.
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Schrijver
Couteur, Penny Le, Burreson, Jay
Titel
Napoleon'S Buttons
Uitgever
Penguin Putnam Inc
Jaar
2004
Taal
Engels
Pagina's
384
Gewicht
416 gr
EAN
9781585423316
Afmetingen
229 x 152 x 26 mm
Bindwijze
Paperback / softback

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