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The Chemistry Book: From Gunpowder to Graphene, 250 Milestones in the History of Chemistry
Derek Lowe
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Description for The Chemistry Book: From Gunpowder to Graphene, 250 Milestones in the History of Chemistry
Hardback. From atoms and fluorescent pigments to sulfa drug synthesis and buckyballs, this chronology presents 250 milestones in the world of chemistry. As the central science that bridges biology and physics, chemistry plays an important role in medical and technological advances. Derek B. Lowe traces the most important and surprising chemical discoveries. Series: Sterling Milestones. Num Pages: 528 pages, full colour illustrations and photographs. BIC Classification: PDZ; PN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 186. .
From atoms and fluorescent pigments to sulfa drug synthesis and buckyballs, this lush and authoritative chronology presents 250 milestones in the world of chemistry. As the central science that bridges biology and physics, chemistry plays an important role in countless medical and technological advances. Covering entertaining stories and unexpected applications, chemist and journalist Derek B. Lowe traces the most important - and surprising - chemical discoveries.
From atoms and fluorescent pigments to sulfa drug synthesis and buckyballs, this lush and authoritative chronology presents 250 milestones in the world of chemistry. As the central science that bridges biology and physics, chemistry plays an important role in countless medical and technological advances. Covering entertaining stories and unexpected applications, chemist and journalist Derek B. Lowe traces the most important - and surprising - chemical discoveries.
Product Details
Publisher
Sterling Publishing Co Inc United States
Number of pages
528
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Series
Sterling Milestones
Condition
New
Number of Pages
528
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781454911807
SKU
V9781454911807
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Ref
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About Derek Lowe
Since 1989, chemist Derek B. Lowe, has worked for several major pharmaceutical companies on drug discovery projects against schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, diabetes, osteoporosis, and other diseases. After receiving his PhD in chemistry from Duke University, he was awarded a Humboldt fellowship to do postdoctoral research in Germany. His columns on organic and medicinal chemistry are featured in the Royal Society of ... Read more
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