Chemistry: Our Past, Present, and Future

Choon H. Do (Curatore)

Attila E. Pavlath (Curatore)

Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd, 2017

This book discusses the vital role of chemistry in everyday life. It encourages readers to understand how the knowledge of chemistry is important for the development of society and a better future. The text is organized into three parts. Part 1 covers the historical aspects of chemistry and discusses how countless discoveries since the beginning of life on earth have benefited human beings. Part 2 focuses on modern life and describes chemistry’s contribution to the developments in the fields of food and agriculture, energy, transportation, medicine, and communications. Part 3 emphasizes the role of chemists and educators in making the layperson aware of the benefits of chemistry without having them to go through its complexities. Written in an easy-to-understand manner and supplemented by ample number of figures and tables, the book will cater to a broad readership ranging from general readers to experts.

• Curatore: Choon H. Do, Attila E. Pavlath
• Editore: Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd
• Anno: 2017
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 472 p.
• Dimensioni: 229 x 152 mm
• Peso: 1026 gr.
• EAN: 9789814774086

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