Symphony in C

In "Symphony in C," earth scientist Robert Hazen delivers a captivating biography of carbon, exploring its vital role as the most significant chemical element on Earth. Through poetic storytelling, Hazen takes listeners on a global journey spanning 14 billion years, examining carbon's origins and its dual nature as both diamond and coal. Structured in four movements—Earth, Air, Fire, and Water—the audiobook reveals the profound mysteries and essential functions of this ubiquitous element, from the archives of Harvard to the cliffs of Scotland and the mines of Namibia.