Symphony in C : carbon and the evolution of (almost) everything
Hazen, Robert M., 1948-2019
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Carbon. It's in the fibres in your hair, the timbers in your walls, the food that you eat and the air that you breathe. It's worth billions as a luxury and half a trillion as a necessity, but there are still mysteries yet to be solved about the element that can be both diamond and coal. Where does it come from, what does it do, and why, above all, does life need it? With sparkling prose and engaging narrative, earth scientist Robert Hazen leads us on a vibrant journey through the origin and evolution of life's most ubiquitous element. The story unfolds in four movements -- Earth, Air, Fire and Water -- and transports us through 14 billion years of cosmic history. From the outer reaches of the universe to the cliffs of Scotland and into the precious-metal mines of Namibia, Symphony in C is a sweeping chronicle of carbon: the most essential element on Earth.
Main title:
Symphony in C : carbon and the evolution of (almost) everything / Robert M. Hazen.
Author:
Hazen, Robert M., 1948-, author
Imprint:
London : William Collins, 2019.©2019
Collation:
xviii, 282 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references ([251]-268) and index.
Contents:
PrologueSilenceMovement 1, Earth : carbon, the element of crystalsMovement 2, Air : carbon, the element of cyclesMovement 3, Fire : carbon, the element of stuffMovement 4, Water : carbon, the element of lifeFinale : earth, air, fire, and water.
ISBN:
97800082923939780008292386978000829239397800082923930008292396
Dewey class:
577.144
Language:
English
Added title:
BRN:
354066
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Library | Adult Non Fiction - Environment | 577.144 HAZ | Available |