Culture of Chemistry [electronic resource] : The Best Articles on the Human Side of 20th-Century Chemistry from the Archives of the Chemical Intelligencer /
Hargittai, Balazs.editor.
Hargittai, István.editor.
Includes specially selected articles that previously appeared in The Chemical Intelligencer magazine published (1995-2000). Excerpts of these Editor's choice chapters chronicle the culture and history of chemistry, featuring great chemists and discoverers. Contributors from among the best-known authors of the chemistry community, including numerous Nobel laureates. Features behind the scenes stories about pivotal discoveries, intricacies of laboratory life and interactions among scientists, favorite recipes of renowned researchers, life histories and anecdotes. Chapters detail the human side of science but also present scientific information communicated in an easy-to-perceive and entertaining way. This unique book is not only aimed at chemists but individuals who are interested in the cultural aspects of our science.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface -- Interviews -- Notes -- Beautiful Molecules -- Chemical Tourist -- Cooking Chemist -- A Chemist’s Photo Album -- Encounters with Chemistry -- Book Reviews -- Stamp Corner -- Articles -- Index.
Includes specially selected articles that previously appeared in The Chemical Intelligencer magazine published (1995-2000). Excerpts of these Editor's choice chapters chronicle the culture and history of chemistry, featuring great chemists and discoverers. Contributors from among the best-known authors of the chemistry community, including numerous Nobel laureates. Features behind the scenes stories about pivotal discoveries, intricacies of laboratory life and interactions among scientists, favorite recipes of renowned researchers, life histories and anecdotes. Chapters detail the human side of science but also present scientific information communicated in an easy-to-perceive and entertaining way. This unique book is not only aimed at chemists but individuals who are interested in the cultural aspects of our science.
Communication in chemistry.
Chemistry.
History.
Documentation and Information in Chemistry.
Popular Science in Chemistry and Materials.
History of Science.