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The life of Ernest Rutherford, born in colonial New Zealand, reveals a journey from frontier life to becoming a pivotal figure in modern physics. His groundbreaking discoveries include the orbital structure of the atom and the concept of radioactive half-life. Alongside his team, he was the first to split the atom, foreshadowing the development of the atomic bomb. Richard Reeves vividly portrays Rutherford as a warm and approachable man whose contributions significantly shaped the scientific landscape.
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A Force of Nature, Richard Reeves
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- Released
- 2008
- Binding
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- Title
- A Force of Nature
- Subtitle
- The Frontier Genius of Ernest Rutherford
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Reeves
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 226
- ISBN13
- 9780393333695
- Series
- Great Discoveries
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, True Stories, Biographies, Science & Math, Natural sciences, Science, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Physics, History of Science
- Rating
- 3.5 out of 5
- Description
- The life of Ernest Rutherford, born in colonial New Zealand, reveals a journey from frontier life to becoming a pivotal figure in modern physics. His groundbreaking discoveries include the orbital structure of the atom and the concept of radioactive half-life. Alongside his team, he was the first to split the atom, foreshadowing the development of the atomic bomb. Richard Reeves vividly portrays Rutherford as a warm and approachable man whose contributions significantly shaped the scientific landscape.