Chemistry - by David E Newton & Newton (Hardcover)

About the Book

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.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

.,."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

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.