G. I. Brown

Through biographies of pioneers, including Marie Curie, this book investigates the history behind the discovery of radioactivity, its major benefits, drawbacks and problems along the way.

This entertaining and informative book tells the dramatic tale of explosives from gunpowder to the H-bomb. Laying the emphasis on the lives of the people involved., on the diverse uses of explosives and on their social and historical impact, the author relates a story of remarkable international and human endeavour.