Giant molecules
Subtitle: essential materials for everyday living and problem solving.
Contributors: Seymour, Raymond Benedict, 1912-
Edition: 2nd ed. / Charles E. Carraher, Jr.
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Hoboken, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 483
Subjects: Polymers.; Plastics.
Description: "The book begins with essential, conceptual basics, assuming no prior scientific knowledge whatsoever, then moves swiftly to apply these fundamentals to real-world materials. The majority of the text addresses material concepts and their various applications. A pictorial approach is employed throughout. The author uses sweeping, striking drawings, pictures, and figures to explain why particular giant molecules behave the way they do, and why some, for example, are suitable to the human genome while others are used to construct bulletproof vests. Each chapter contains a glossary, bibliography, and questions and answers for the reader's reference."--Jacket.
Notes: Rev. ed. of: Giant molecules / Raymond B. Seymour, Charles E. Carraher. c1990.
Includes index.