Chemistry

(Hardback)

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As well as describing recent advances in chemistry and chemical technology, this handbook outlines current social issues in chemistry, gives information on careers in this field and discusses questions concerning basic research, technology and ethical issues. Brief biographical sketches of leading chemists and Nobel Prize winners in chemistry are included. The book also features a directory of national and state organizations and associations devoted to chemistry and chemical technology, a glossary of terms and an extensive annotated bibliography of print and nonprint resources for adults, students and educators.

Reviews

.,."a very interesting, timely, and exceptionally well-referenced book that nicely illustrates the wide range of activity going on in modern chemistry...teachers at both the high school and college levels will enjoy and use this book. The material is clearly and accurately presented, and the up-to-date references add a great deal to the information. The fact that Newton has included websites as a major portion of the references is a real strength. This is definitely one book that will do much more than just sit on my bookcase."-The Science Teacher
.,."unusual in format and content, the book is an informative and balanced account of the state of chemistry in the late 20th century. It should be accessible to anyone who has had a course in general chemistry."-CHOICE
...a very interesting, timely, and exceptionally well-referenced book that nicely illustrates the wide range of activity going on in modern chemistry...teachers at both the high school and college levels will enjoy and use this book. The material is clearly and accurately presented, and the up-to-date references add a great deal to the information. The fact that Newton has included websites as a major portion of the references is a real strength. This is definitely one book that will do much more than just sit on my bookcase.-The Science Teacher
...unusual in format and content, the book is an informative and balanced account of the state of chemistry in the late 20th century. It should be accessible to anyone who has had a course in general chemistry.-CHOICE
Students considering a science career will find his book very useful. Recommended for high school and undergraduate students.-ARBA
..."unusual in format and content, the book is an informative and balanced account of the state of chemistry in the late 20th century. It should be accessible to anyone who has had a course in general chemistry."-CHOICE
"Students considering a science career will find his book very useful. Recommended for high school and undergraduate students."-ARBA
..."a very interesting, timely, and exceptionally well-referenced book that nicely illustrates the wide range of activity going on in modern chemistry...teachers at both the high school and college levels will enjoy and use this book. The material is clearly and accurately presented, and the up-to-date references add a great deal to the information. The fact that Newton has included websites as a major portion of the references is a real strength. This is definitely one book that will do much more than just sit on my bookcase."-The Science Teacher

Author Bio

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.