Chemistry
Research chemists make important discoveries every year, and their colleagues in chemical engineering and technology use chemistry to develop innovative solutions to a wide range of everyday challenges. This book describes the major breakthroughs in chemistry and chemical technology that have occurred over the past several years. It provides an excellent, in-depth overview of current developments in the field of chemistry and a closer look at the brilliant and creative men and women who make them happen. Also included is a series of lively and interesting biographical sketches of current leaders in the field, including some recent Nobel Prize winners in chemistry. Diagrams, photos, and other illustrations enhance the text.
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Chemistry
Research chemists make important discoveries every year, and their colleagues in chemical engineering and technology use chemistry to develop innovative solutions to a wide range of everyday challenges. This book describes the major breakthroughs in chemistry and chemical technology that have occurred over the past several years. It provides an excellent, in-depth overview of current developments in the field of chemistry and a closer look at the brilliant and creative men and women who make them happen. Also included is a series of lively and interesting biographical sketches of current leaders in the field, including some recent Nobel Prize winners in chemistry. Diagrams, photos, and other illustrations enhance the text.
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Chemistry

Chemistry

by David E. Newton
Chemistry

Chemistry

by David E. Newton

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Overview

Research chemists make important discoveries every year, and their colleagues in chemical engineering and technology use chemistry to develop innovative solutions to a wide range of everyday challenges. This book describes the major breakthroughs in chemistry and chemical technology that have occurred over the past several years. It provides an excellent, in-depth overview of current developments in the field of chemistry and a closer look at the brilliant and creative men and women who make them happen. Also included is a series of lively and interesting biographical sketches of current leaders in the field, including some recent Nobel Prize winners in chemistry. Diagrams, photos, and other illustrations enhance the text.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781573561600
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 12/11/1998
Series: ABC-CLIO Frontiers of Science Series
Pages: 304
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

DAVID E. NEWTON has published extensively on chemistry and other science subjects. He is the award-winning author of numerous books, articles, and scholarly publications including The Chemical Elements, Science in the 1920s, The Ozone Dilemma, Encyclopedia of Cryptology, Chemistry of Carbon Compounds, Problems in Chemistry, Global Warming, and Encyclopedia of the Chemical Elements. Newton received his doctorate in science education from Harvard University.

Table of Contents

Preface vii
Chapter 1.   Chemistry Today 1
Chapter 2. Chemical Technology Today 72
Chapter 3. Social Issues in Chemistry 116
Chapter 4. Biographical Sketches 135
Chapter 5. Documents and Reports 163
Chapter 6. The Future of Chemistry 196
Chapter 7. Career Information 204
Chapter 8. Statistics and Data 221
Chapter 9. Organizations and Associations 235
Chapter 10. Print and Electronic Resources 259
Chapter 11. Glossary 275
Index 285

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