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The Elements of Marie Curie
How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science
Book • 2024
This book by Dava Sobel is more than a biography; it is a tribute to Marie Curie, the first scientist to win two Nobel Prizes.
Sobel navigates Curie's remarkable discoveries and fame alongside the stories of the women who trained in her laboratory, including Ellen Gleditsch, Marguerite Perey, and her own daughter, Irene Joliot-Curie.
The narrative explores Curie's ingenuity beyond the laboratory, her personal struggles, and her enduring influence on women in science.
Sobel's writing style makes complex scientific concepts accessible while providing a nuanced portrait of Curie's life and legacy.
Sobel navigates Curie's remarkable discoveries and fame alongside the stories of the women who trained in her laboratory, including Ellen Gleditsch, Marguerite Perey, and her own daughter, Irene Joliot-Curie.
The narrative explores Curie's ingenuity beyond the laboratory, her personal struggles, and her enduring influence on women in science.
Sobel's writing style makes complex scientific concepts accessible while providing a nuanced portrait of Curie's life and legacy.
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