The Tide

The Science and Stories Behind the Greatest Force on Earth

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Author:

Aldersey-Williams, Hugh

ISBN:

978-0-393-24163-1

Publication Date:

Sep 2016

Publisher:

W. W. Norton & Company, Incorporated

Book Format:

Hardback

List Price:

USD $27.95

Book Description:

A rich and sweeping exploration into the science and history behind the most mysterious, primal, and powerful force on earth: the tide.

Book Details

Pages:	368
Detailed Subjects:	Science / Earth Sciences / Oceanography
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):	6.5 x 9.6 x 1.2 Inches
Book Weight:	1.485 Pounds

Author Biography

Aldersey-Williams, Hugh (Author)

Hugh Aldersey-Williams is an author and journalist from the United Kingdom. Aldersey-Williams was educated at Highgate School and studied the natural sciences at the University of Cambridge. he is known for his bestselling book, Periodic Tales: A Cultural History of the Elements, from Arsenic to Zinc, which explains all the elements found in the periodic table and their origins. He has also written The Most Beautiful Molecule and Anatomies: A Cultural History of the Human Body.

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