Absolute Zero And The Conquest Of Cold: And the Conquest of Cold â " An Acclaimed History of Temperature Science that Revolutionized Civilization

Shachtman, Tom

ISBN 10: 0618082395 / ISBN 13: 9780618082391

Published by Mariner Books, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Absolute Zero And The Conquest Of Cold: And the Conquest of Cold â " An Acclaimed History of Temperature Science that Revolutionized Civilization
• Publisher: Mariner Books
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0618082395
• ISBN 13: 9780618082391
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

In this engrossing scientific chronicle, a perennial paperback favorite, Tom Shachtman combines science, history, and adventure in the story of our four-centuries-long quest to master the secrets of cold. Now a documentary based largely on Shachtman’s acclaimed book promises to bring these exhilarating scientific accomplishments to a new audience. Underwritten by the National Science Foundation and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and set to air on PBS and the BBC, the documentary was produced by British Emmy Award winner David Dugan, in collaboration with Meredith Burch of Meridian Productions in Washington, D.C.

Absolute Zero and the Conquest of Cold demonstrates how temperature science produced astonishing scientific insights and applications that have revolutionized civilization. It also illustrates how scientific advancement, fueled by fortuitous discoveries and the determination of individuals, shapes our understanding of and relation to the world.

About the Author

Tom Shachtman has written 25 books, including the acclaimed Around the Block and Skyscraper Dreams. He has also written documentary films and tapes, which have won many awards. He lives with his wife in New York City.