The alchemy of air : a Jewish genius, a doomed tycoon, and the scientific discovery that fed the world but fueled the rise of Hitler /
Hager, Thomas.
New York : Three Rivers Press,
2008.
The extraordinary, previously untold story of two master scientists, enormously gifted, fatally flawed men who found the solution to global starvation. Together they discovered a way to make bread out of air, built city-sized factories, controlled world markets, and saved millions of lives. Their invention continues to feed us today; without it, more than two billion people would starve.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Creatures of the air -- The ends of the earth -- The philosopher's stone -- Syn.
The extraordinary, previously untold story of two master scientists, enormously gifted, fatally flawed men who found the solution to global starvation. Together they discovered a way to make bread out of air, built city-sized factories, controlled world markets, and saved millions of lives. Their invention continues to feed us today; without it, more than two billion people would starve.
Originally published by Harmony Books, 2008.
Haber, Fritz, 1868-1934.
Bosch, Carl, 1874-1940.
Chemists
Nitrogen fertilizers
Technological innovations