9 best books of August: Amazon editors' favorite picks

6. "Radioactivity: A History of a Mysterious Science," by Marjorie Caroline Malley

Radioactivity: A History of a Mysterious Science, by Marjorie Caroline Malley, Oxford University Press, 280 pp.

Radioactivity: A History of a Mysterious Science is a book is for anyone who's ever been intrigued by this illusive field of research – PhD in science not required. Scientist and educator Marjorie C. Malley presents the history of radioactivity in this fascinating and snappy overview, dwelling on the philosophical issues associated with the field as well as the applications of radioactivity to a broad range of scientific issues.

6 of 9
You've read  of  free articles. Subscribe to continue.