The Neglect of Science: Essays Addressed to Laymen

Collection of 14 articles, most orig. published in the Financial Times in the UK, 1948-1950, covering a range of scientific topics even more salient today, like feeding the world's population & the search for alternative sources of energy. The author's pioneering work with separating the Uranium-235 isotope had been critical in the development of the atomic bomb. In 138 pages + 3-page Foreword by the author. A First Edition, First printing from 1951, this hardcover book has red cloth over boards lettered in gilt to spine. Condition is Fine: completely clean, binding strong & straight, hinges secure, pages moderately tanned, commensurate with age, with foxing to front endpapers. NO writing, underlining, or highlighting; not ex-lib. The unclipped DJ (with orig. 8/6 net price intact on front flap) is VG-, marred by all-over darkening & minor edgewear, light random spotting, some tiny chips at corners. Protected in new mylar cover Free!!Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have!

Product Info

Publisher: Basil Blackwell & Mott

Year: 1951

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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