The Chemistry Book: From Gunpowder to Graphene, 250 Milestones in the History of Chemistry

by Derek B Lowe

Overview

An engaging and lushly illustrated guide to the greatest achievements, discoveries, and innovations in the world of chemistry.

This authoritative volume traces the history of chemistry from ancient observations to cutting edge experiments, presenting a total of 250 milestones. From iron smelting to the discovery of the atom, and from fluorescent pigments to sulfa drug synthesis and buckyballs, The Chemistry Book explores both world-changing developments and mind-blowing mysteries.

As the “central science” that bridges biology and physics, chemistry plays an important role in countless medical and technological advances. Covering entertaining stories and unexpected applications, chemist and journalist Derek B. Lowe introduces readers to this endlessly fascinating branch of science.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454917281
Publisher:	Union Square & Co.
Publication date:	11/22/2022
Series:	Union Square & Co. Milestones
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	845
Sales rank:	422,962
File size:	88 MB
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About the Author

Since 1989, chemist Derek B. Lowe, has worked for several major pharmaceutical companies on drug discovery projects against schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, diabetes, cancer, and other diseases. After receiving his PhD in chemistry from Duke University, he was awarded a Humboldt fellowship to do postdoctoral research in Germany and has since handled almost 50 elements of the Periodic table. His columns on organic and medicinal chemistry are featured in the Royal Society of Chemistry journal Chemistry World, and he has served on the advisory board for Chemical & Engineering News. Having written daily for the popular “In the Pipeline” blog (pipeline.corante.com) for over 12 years, Lowe is also a science blog pioneer with 6,000-plus Twitter followers. He lives in MA.