2012 GO BIG READ
Radioactive: A Tale of Love and Fallout
This highly visual book depicts the Curies discovery of radioactive power. Through her writing, Redniss, captures the complexity of the intersections between science, history, and biography. The images of the book were developed using a technique called "Cyanotype."
Go Big Read, UW–Madison’s common-reading program, has thousands of people reading, talking and sharing their reactions and opinions.
That’s the idea: to engage students, faculty, staff and the entire community in a vibrant, academically driven experience.
This open-ended, lively discussion is a platform for the exploration of important issues, from a range of perspectives. Join the conversation, read the book and bring your thoughts to the table.
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Program News
Lauren Redniss's public presentation will be on October 15th at 7:00 p.m. in Union South's Varsity Hall.
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