From the Book - First edition.
Part I. Orientation : column by column, row by row
Near twins and black sheep : the genealogy of elements
The Galápagos of the Periodic Table
Part II. Making atoms, breaking atoms
Where atoms come from : "We are all star stuff"
Completing the table...with a bang
Extending the table, expanding the cold war
Part III. Periodic confusion, the emergence of complexity
Poisoner's corridor : "Ouch-Ouch"
Take two elements, call me in the morning
Part IV. The elements of human character
Part V. Element science today and tomorrow
Chemistry way, way below zero
Spheres of splendor : the science of bubbles
Tools of ridiculous precision
Above (and byond) the Periodic Table.
From the Online Content - 1st ed.
Orientation : column by column, row by row. Geography is destiny ; Near twins and black sheep : the genealogy of elements ; The Galápagos of the periodic table
Making atoms, breaking atoms. Where atoms come from : "We are all star stuff" ; Elements in time of war ; Completing the table
with a bang ; Extending the table, expanding the Cold War
Periodic confusion : the emergence of complexity. From physics to biology ; Poisoner's corridor : "Ouch-ouch" ; Take two elements, call me in the morning ; How elements deceive
The elements of human character. Political elements ; Elements as money ; Artistic elements ; An element of madness
Element science today and tomorrow. Chemistry way, way below zero ; Spheres of splendor : the science of bubbles ; Tools of ridiculous precision ; Above (and beyond) the periodic table.
