Philip Abelson books in order
US physicist, editor of the journal Science, and director of the Carnegie Institution of Washington's Geophysical Laboratory
- Lived
- 1913–2004
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 5
Philip Abelson published 2 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Researches in Geochemistry (1959).
Updated September 2026
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Researches in Geochemistry
Philip Abelson's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
A Critical Appraisal of Government Research Policy (1963)
Biotechnology and Biological Frontiers (2019)
Other books in order
Researches in Geochemistry (1959)
Energy: Use, Conservation, and Supply (1974)
Food (1975)
About Philip Abelson
Philip Hauge Abelson was an American physicist, scientific editor and science writer. Trained as a nuclear physicist, he co-discovered the element neptunium, worked on isotope separation in the Manhattan Project, and wrote the first study of nuclear marine propulsion for submarines. He later worked on a broad range of scientific topics and related public policy, including organic geochemistry, paleobiology and energy policy.
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Philip Abelson FAQ
- How many books has Philip Abelson written?
- Philip Abelson published 2 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Philip Abelson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Researches in Geochemistry.
- What is Philip Abelson's last book?
- A Critical Appraisal of Government Research Policy (1963).
- What is Philip Abelson's most famous book?
- Researches in Geochemistry (1959) is Philip Abelson's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.