The book ""The Curies and Radium"" by Elizabeth Rubin is a biography that tells the story of the famous scientific couple, Marie and Pierre Curie, and their discovery of the element radium. The book begins by introducing the reader to the Curie family, their upbringing, and their early interests in science. It then follows their journey as they meet, fall in love, and begin working together in their laboratory in Paris. The book provides a detailed account of their groundbreaking work on radioactivity, including their discovery of polonium and radium, and the challenges they faced in isolating these elements. The author also explores the impact of their discoveries on the scientific community and the world at large, including the development of radiation therapy for cancer and the use of radium in everyday products. Throughout the book, Rubin weaves in personal anecdotes and letters from the Curie family, providing a glimpse into their personal lives and the struggles they faced as scientists in a male-dominated field. The book also delves into the controversy surrounding the use of radium, including the health risks and ethical concerns. Overall, ""The Curies and Radium"" is a fascinating and comprehensive biography that sheds light on the lives and work of two of the most important scientists in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in science, history, or the personal stories of great individuals who changed the world.Immortals Of Science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
