Sun in a Bottle

The Strange History of Fusion and the Science of Wishful Thinking

By: Charles Seife

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Paperback | 1 October 2009

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304 Pages

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18+

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12

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20.27 x 13.61 x 2.01

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With his knack for translating science into understandable, anecdotal prose and his trademark dry humor, award-winning science writer Charles Seife presents the first narrative account of the history of fusion for general readers in more than a decade. Tracing the story from its beginning into the twenty-first century, Sun in a Bottle reveals fusion's explosive role in some of the biggest scientific scandals of all time. Throughout this journey, he introduces us to the daring geniuses, villains, and victims of fusion science. With the giant international fusion project ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) now under construction, it's clear that the science of wishful thinking is as strong as ever. This book is our key to understanding why.

Industry Reviews

"Substantive and libely...Seife writes with effortless clarity." --"New York Times Book Review" " A must-read for anyone who wants to know the story behind ongoing multibillion-dollar attempts at bottling up the sun." -"Science News" aWritten with clarity and infectious enthusiasm that are rare in science writing. . . . "Zero" is really something.a --"The Washington Post"

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