Author: LENIHAN, J
Title: The Crumbs of Creation Trace Elements in History, Medicine, Industry, Crime and Folklore
Description: Bristol, England: Taylor & Francis, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0852743904. Only slight wear to brown paper covered boards, light fading of spine ; A bright, solid book, text unmarked.; B&W Illustrations; 8.80 X 5.66 X 0.61 inches; 157 pages; Of the 90 chemical elements that occur in nature, only a dozen are found in easily measurable amounts in the human body. The rest are trace elements, present at such low concentrations that most of them were, until quite recently, beyond the reach of detection. The Crumbs of Creation reviews the absorbing story of trace elements in medicine, history, industry, crime, and folklore, showing how the study of their properties can help us survive through a better understanding and control of our environment. Written in an easy-to-read, entertaining style, the book consists of interrelated anecdotes grouped together in relevant chapters. Although readers will derive much entertainment from this book, there is an underlying seriousness to the topics.. Near Fine with no dust jacket .
Keywords: 0852743904 Medicine trace elements Chemistry
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Title: The Crumbs of Creation Trace Elements in History, Medicine, Industry, Crime and Folklore
Description: Bristol, England: Taylor & Francis, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0852743904. Only slight wear to brown paper covered boards, light fading of spine ; A bright, solid book, text unmarked.; B&W Illustrations; 8.80 X 5.66 X 0.61 inches; 157 pages; Of the 90 chemical elements that occur in nature, only a dozen are found in easily measurable amounts in the human body. The rest are trace elements, present at such low concentrations that most of them were, until quite recently, beyond the reach of detection. The Crumbs of Creation reviews the absorbing story of trace elements in medicine, history, industry, crime, and folklore, showing how the study of their properties can help us survive through a better understanding and control of our environment. Written in an easy-to-read, entertaining style, the book consists of interrelated anecdotes grouped together in relevant chapters. Although readers will derive much entertainment from this book, there is an underlying seriousness to the topics.. Near Fine with no dust jacket .
Keywords: 0852743904 Medicine trace elements Chemistry
Price: US$ 14.50 Seller: Ainsworth Books
- Book number: 16347
- Book number: 16347
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