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OverviewThe astonishing biography of a mineral that can sustain our world- or destroy it Uranium occurs naturally in the earth's crust-yet holds the power to end all life on the planet. This is its fundamental paradox, and its story is a fascinating window into the valor, greed, genius, and folly of humanity. A problem for miners in the Middle Ages, an inspiration to novelists and a boon to medicine, a devastat-ing weapon at the end of World War II, and eventually a polluter, killer, excuse for war with Iraq, potential deliverer of Armageddon and a possible last defense against global warming-Uranium is the riveting story of the most powerful element on earth, and one which will shape our future, for better or worse. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Tom ZoellnerPublisher: Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint: Penguin USA Dimensions: Width: 13.90cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 21.20cm Weight: 0.337kg ISBN: 9780143116721ISBN 10: 014311672 Pages: 368 Publication Date: 23 February 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsCRAZY, FASCINATING - JOHN STEWART CRAZY, FASCINATING - JOHN STEWART Author InformationTom Zoellner has worked as a contributing editor for Men's Health magazine and as a reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle. His book The Heartless Stone- A Journey Through the World of Diamonds and Desire will be published in the summer of 2006. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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