Atom: Journey Across the Subatomic Cosmos is a non-fiction book by Isaac Asimov. It was initially published on May 31, 1991, by Dutton Adult. Overview In it, Asimov presents the atom and subatomic particles in a historical context, beginning with Democritus's original thought experiments and theory of atomism, and ending with then-current knowledge of the fundamental particles. Contents The book is separated into twelve chapters, plus the index. See also Atom: An Odyssey from the Big Bang to Life on Earth...and Beyond by Lawrence Krauss References Isaac Asimov, D. F. Bach, Atom: Journey Across the Subatomic Cosmos, Plume; Reprint edition (August 1, 1992), 1991 non-fiction books Books about the history of physics Books by Isaac Asimov