The Sixth Element: How Carbon Shapes Our World

by Theodore P. Snow and Don Brownlee

A cosmic perspective on carbon--its importance in the universe and our lives

When we think of carbon, we might first think of a simple element near the top of the periodic table: symbol C, atomic number 6. Alternatively, we might think of something more tangible--a sooty piece of coal or a sparkling diamond, both made of carbon. Or, as Earth's temperature continues to rise alarmingly, we might think of the role carbon plays in climate...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691125880
• ISBN13: 9780691125886
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.7" x 8.6"