Sun in a Bottle: The Strange History of Fusion and the Science of Wishful Thinking
by Seife, Charles
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
- ISBN 10
- 0670020338
- ISBN 13
- 9780670020331
- Seller
-
Seattle, Washington, United States
2 Copies Available from This Seller
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Synopsis
With his knack for translating science into understandable, anecdotal prose and his trademark dry humor, award-winning science writer Charles Seife presents the first narrative account of the history of fusion for general readers in more than a decade. Tracing the story from its beginning into the twenty-first century, Sun in a Bottle reveals fusion's explosive role in some of the biggest scientific scandals of all time. Throughout this journey, he introduces us to the daring geniuses, villains, and victims of fusion science. With the giant international fusion project ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) now under construction, it's clear that the science of wishful thinking is as strong as ever. This book is our key to understanding why.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- ThriftBooks (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- G0670020338I3N01
- Title
- Sun in a Bottle: The Strange History of Fusion and the Science of Wishful Thinking
- Author
- Seife, Charles
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 2
- ISBN 10
- 0670020338
- ISBN 13
- 9780670020331
- Publisher
- Viking Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2008
Terms of Sale
ThriftBooks
About the Seller
ThriftBooks
About ThriftBooks
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes: