{"product_id":"the-elements-philip-ball-9780192840998","title":"The Elements: A Very Short Introduction","description":"This \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e is an exciting and non-traditional approach to understanding the terminology, properties, and classification of chemical elements. It traces the history and cultural impact of the elements on humankind, and examines why people have long sought to identify the substances around them. The book includes chapters on particular elements such as gold, iron, and oxygen, showing how they shaped culture and technology. Looking beyond the Periodic Table, the author examines our relationship with matter, from the uncomplicated vision of the Greek philosophers, who believed there were four elements--earth, air, fire, and water--to the work of modern-day scientists in creating elements such as hassium and meitnerium. Packed with anecdotes, \u003cem\u003eThe Elements\u003c\/em\u003e is a highly engaging and entertaining exploration of the fundamental question: what is the world made from?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Philip Ball\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0192840991\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780192840998\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/07\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.90h x 4.36w x 0.45d","brand":"Philip Ball","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44047734210815,"sku":"9780192840998","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3f190f6c-b6a8-455c-999d-b0e05fea6d6e.jpg?v=1684991886","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-elements-philip-ball-9780192840998","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}