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LoC No.: 2004564122
Title: The wonders of radium
Original Publication: Girard: Haldeman-Julius Company, 1926.
Series Title: Little blue book ; no. 1000
Credits: Tim Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Wonders of Radium" by Maynard Shipley is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This book explores the properties, applications, and significance of radium, a revolutionary element discovered by Marie Curie. The narrative delves into both the practical and theoretical aspects of radium, exemplifying its applications in various fields, including medicine, geology, and industrial uses. The content of the book provides a comprehensive overview of radium’s discovery, its radioactive properties, and how it has transformed scientific understanding. Shipley discusses the historical context of radium's use, particularly its efficacy in cancer treatment and other medical conditions. The author explains complex concepts about the radioactive decay of radium, the sources of radium, and the processes involved in its extraction. Furthermore, the book estimates the age of the Earth through radioactivity and highlights various innovative applications of radium, from illuminating watches to aiding in the growth of plants. Overall, "The Wonders of Radium" paints a picture of an element that captivated both the scientific community and the public, underlining its potential and challenges at the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 49.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Shipley, Maynard, 1872-1934
Editor: Haldeman-Julius, E. (Emanuel), 1888-1951
EBook No.: 75392
Published: Feb 17, 2025
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: Radium
Subject: Radium -- Therapeutic use
LoCC: Science: Chemistry
LoCC: Medicine: Therapeutics, Pharmacology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 2004564122
Title: The wonders of radium
Original Publication: Girard: Haldeman-Julius Company, 1926.
Series Title: Little blue book ; no. 1000
Credits: Tim Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Wonders of Radium" by Maynard Shipley is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This book explores the properties, applications, and significance of radium, a revolutionary element discovered by Marie Curie. The narrative delves into both the practical and theoretical aspects of radium, exemplifying its applications in various fields, including medicine, geology, and industrial uses. The content of the book provides a comprehensive overview of radium’s discovery, its radioactive properties, and how it has transformed scientific understanding. Shipley discusses the historical context of radium's use, particularly its efficacy in cancer treatment and other medical conditions. The author explains complex concepts about the radioactive decay of radium, the sources of radium, and the processes involved in its extraction. Furthermore, the book estimates the age of the Earth through radioactivity and highlights various innovative applications of radium, from illuminating watches to aiding in the growth of plants. Overall, "The Wonders of Radium" paints a picture of an element that captivated both the scientific community and the public, underlining its potential and challenges at the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 49.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Shipley, Maynard, 1872-1934
Editor: Haldeman-Julius, E. (Emanuel), 1888-1951
EBook No.: 75392
Published: Feb 17, 2025
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: Radium
Subject: Radium -- Therapeutic use
LoCC: Science: Chemistry
LoCC: Medicine: Therapeutics, Pharmacology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.