{"product_id":"marie-curie-honesty-in-science-paperback","title":"Marie Curie: Honesty in Science - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarl Rollyson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessional biographer Carl Rollyson has pioneered a new kind of biography for children and adults alike. His narrative of \u003ci\u003eMarie Curie's\u003c\/i\u003e life is rendered in simple, precise prose, but he also includes material addressed to adults--especially to parents who wish some guidance in discussing what their children read. This home schooling biography also includes a timeline, sources for further study, a glossary, and an index.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Vivid quotations from those who knew \u003ci\u003eMarie Curie\u003c\/i\u003e as well as a \"points to ponder\" section in each chapter are designed to provoke further discussion and research into the life and career of one of the century's greatest scientists and--as Rollyson shows--one of the most important figures in human history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e At a time when the ethics of science and of scientists has been called into question, Rollyson's searching examination of Madame Curie's methods and morality makes this a sharply focused and challenging biography. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The \u003ci\u003eMarie Curie\u003c\/i\u003e that emerges from this account is a woman of great integrity and self-discipline, acutely conscious of her historic role, keenly devoted to protecting her private life, and yet willing to shape her personality to the public roles demanded of her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.12 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 21, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67987302187160,"sku":"9780595340590","price":17.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/8GELobqVkM9780595340590.webp?v=1794552681","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobookstore.com\/products\/marie-curie-honesty-in-science-paperback","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}