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The left hand of the electron

by Isaac Asimov

This collection of essays explores diverse scientific concepts and historical phenomena, ranging from the properties of polarised light and water to Euclidean geometry, Greek astronomy, and its connection to Shakespearean literature.

Accession 14362 ISBN — Publisher Doubleday
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