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The Elements of Marie Curie by Dava Sobel review – the great scientist who created her own school
- Marie Curie created her own school and mentored many women who went on to prominence in science.
- She carried out most of her pathbreaking work with the handicap of being barred from France’s scientific academy, but her persistence and talents let her win two Nobel prizes.
- Curie was one of the first pioneers who embraced the ‘flying university’ concept to turn experiments into world-class work.
- The book describes how several women passed through the Curie lab and made discoveries that gained global fame.
- This account portrays not only the discoveries made by Marie, but also brings out her personality and perseverance in building an amazing scientific career.
- It is amazing to note how the Curies, despite being aware of the toxicity of their workspace from radiation exposure, continued their work.
- In the appendix, 'The Radioactivists,' Sobel describes the exposure to radiation and its effects on the scientists who worked on it.
- The book portrays how scientific dynasties are born and the thirst for knowledge drove scientists to new discoveries.
- The only fault in the book is the lack of attention paid to the flu pandemic that killed a large number of people during the early 20th century.
- Overall, Marie Curie's story is inspiring and a great read for anyone interested in science, women's achievements, and breaking stereotypes.
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