Taming the Atom

by Hans Christian Von Baeyer

Fascinating, accessible study recounts the process of discovery, from atomism of the Greeks to quantum revolutions of the 1920s and the theories and conjectures of today. Topics include components of the atom, quantum mechanics, atomic landscape, atoms in isolation, more. "Lucid and entertaining." — The New York Times Book Review.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Physics

268 pages, Paperback

First published August 11, 1992

Reviews

[Sarah Jowett · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the books i found in my dads stuff after he died.... it was good but eventually got too technical for me to follow

[Eamonn McHugh-Roohr · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well written, especially in the beginning, but by the halfway mark it became a series of less connected essays.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well written review of atomic theory its history and its future.

[Brendan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is out of date now, but ( with some caveats ) very good. No index.