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Best books to learn Marie Curie and radioactivity, in order

Marie Curie is one of the most written-about scientists there is, which means the problem is not finding a book but choosing between a hagiography written by her daughter, several modern biographies covering the same ground, and a large literature about what radium did to everyone who touched it.

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How should I approach learning marie curie and radioactivity?
Marie Curie is one of the most written-about scientists there is, which means the problem is not finding a book but choosing between a hagiography written by her daughter, several modern biographies covering the same ground, and a large literature about what radium did to everyone who touched it.
What's a good book to start marie curie and radioactivity with?
A strong starting point is Radioactive by Lauren Redniss. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.

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