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Absolute Zero and the Conquest of Cold

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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Dec 12, 2000 - Science - 272 pages
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.

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User Review  - Pancha - Goodreads

A history of artificial cooling. The early chapters are more humanities-based, leading to chemistry and finally to physics and absolute zero. Read full review

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User Review  - Lisa - Goodreads

While the writing could have been tightened up a bit (a few parts seemed repetitious), overall it's an interesting history of the science and application of cold. I particularly liked the insight into ... Read full review

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About the author (2000)

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.

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TitleAbsolute Zero and the Conquest of Cold
AuthorTom Shachtman
PublisherHoughton Mifflin Harcourt, 2000
ISBN0547525958, 9780547525952
Length272 pages
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