Madame Curie

By Eileen Bigland

Book Overview

Madame Curie is a biography book written by Eileen Bigland that tells the life story of Marie Curie, a Polish-born physicist and chemist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of radioactivity. The book chronicles her early life in Poland, her move to France, and her education at the Sorbonne. It also covers her scientific achievements, including her discovery of the elements polonium and radium, and her work in the development of X-rays for medical use during World War I. The book also delves into her personal life, including her marriage to fellow scientist Pierre Curie and her struggles as a female scientist in a male-dominated field. With vivid detail and engaging prose, Madame Curie offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163811157
• ISBN13: 9781163811153
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"