Atom (Krauss book)
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Atom: A Journey from the Big Bang to Life on Earth... and Beyond represents the sixth non-fiction publication authored by American theoretical physicist Lawrence M. Krauss. Released on April 1, 2001, through Little, Brown, this work garnered Krauss the Science Writing Award in 2002.
Synopsis
The book follows the origin of an oxygen atom, a fundamental element generated during the Big Bang, tracing its path through various cosmic phenomena such as supernova detonations, the formation of stars and planets, and ultimately its integration into living organisms.
Review
Chris Lavers, writing for The Guardian, commended Krauss for crafting a cosmic story centered on a single oxygen atom, emphasizing the book’s skillful explanation of intricate physics alongside geology and biology—disciplines Krauss adeptly incorporated for this narrative. Lavers remarked that Atom surpasses Krauss’s 1995 hit, The Physics of Star Trek, by blending scientific depth with eloquent prose.
See also
- Atom: Journey Across the Subatomic Cosmos by Isaac Asimov