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Napoleon's Buttons

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Napoleon's Buttons

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Napoleon's Buttons is the fascinating account of seventeen groups of molecules that have greatly influenced the course of history. These molecules provided the impetus for early exploration, and made possible the voyages of discovery that ensued. The molecules resulted in grand feats of engineering and spurred advances in medicine and law; they determined what we now eat, drink, and wear. A change as small as the position of an atom can lead to enormous alterations in the properties of a substance-which, in turn, can result in great historical shifts. With lively prose and an eye for colorful and unusual details, Le Couteur and Burreson offer a novel way to understand the shaping of civilization and the workings of our contemporary world.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
384
Release Date:
2004-05-24
Publication Date:
2004-05-31
Publisher:
Penguin LLC US
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1585423319
ISBN13:
9781585423316
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
426 g
Height:
226 cm
Width:
153 cm
Thickness:
33 cm
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