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    Summary of Craig Nelson's The Age of Radiance
    Summary of Craig Nelson's The Age of Radiance
    Summary of Craig Nelson's The Age of Radiance
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    Summary of Craig Nelson's The Age of Radiance

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    Listen to the Summary of Craig Nelson's The Age of Radiance in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Age of Radiance" by Craig Nelson provides a comprehensive history of the nuclear age, detailing the discovery of radioactivity and its profound impact on the world. The book traces the origins of nuclear science with pioneers like Marie and Pierre Curie, who uncovered the mysteries of radium and polonium, and Wilhelm Röntgen's discovery of X-rays. It recounts the tragic consequences of early radiation exposure, as seen in Thomas Edison's assistant and the medical student Emil Grubbe...

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMilkyway Media
    Release dateMar 27, 2024
    ISBN9798882380587
    Summary of Craig Nelson's The Age of Radiance

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