The Chemistry Book: From Gunpowder to Graphene, 250 Milestones in the History of Chemistry

From atoms and fluorescent pigments to sulfa drug synthesis and buckyballs, this lush and authoritative chronology presents...
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Author: Derek B. Lowe
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The Chemistry Book: From Gunpowder to Graphene, 250 Milestones in the History of Chemistry by Lowe, Derek B.

The Chemistry Book: From Gunpowder to Graphene, 250 Milestones in the History of Chemistry

$79.13

The Chemistry Book: From Gunpowder to Graphene, 250 Milestones in the History of Chemistry

$79.13
Author: Derek B. Lowe
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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.

Author: Derek B. Lowe
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Published: 02/09/2016
Pages: 528
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.10lbs
Size: 8.50h x 7.70w x 1.50d
ISBN: 9781454911807


Review Citation(s):
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About the Author
Since 1989, chemist Derek B. Lowe, has worked for several major pharmaceutical companies on drug discovery projects against schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, diabetes, cancer, and other diseases. After receiving his PhD in chemistry from Duke University, he was awarded a Humboldt fellowship to do postdoctoral research in Germany and has since handled almost 50 elements of the Periodic table. His columns on organic and medicinal chemistry are featured in the Royal Society of Chemistry journal Chemistry World, and he has served on the advisory board for Chemical & Engineering News. Having written daily for the popular "In the Pipeline" blog (pipeline.corante.com) for over 12 years, Lowe is also a science blog pioneer with 6,000-plus Twitter followers. He lives in MA.

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