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The Curies : a biography of the most controversial family in science

by Denis Brian

This biography traces the personal lives and scientific achievements of the Curie family, from Pierre and Marie to their daughters and son-in-law. It utilises diaries and correspondence to provide an account of the family's multigenerational legacy.

Accession 30480 ISBN 0471273910 Publisher Wiley
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