The Chemical Century

Molecular Manipulation and Its Impact on the 20th Century

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Chemistry, Technical & Industrial, General Chemistry
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Author: Richard J. Sundberg ISBN: 9781315342030
Publisher: Apple Academic Press Publication: March 31, 2017
Imprint: Apple Academic Press Language: English
Author: Richard J. Sundberg
ISBN: 9781315342030
Publisher: Apple Academic Press
Publication: March 31, 2017
Imprint: Apple Academic Press
Language: English

This fascinating new volume provides a comprehensive yet concise overview of the chemical aspects of some of the major innovations and changes that occurred during the 20th century, relating chemical structures and properties to real-life applications. Developed for a course taught by the author for several years at UVA, the author covers the important and consequential developments in chemistry and explains their everyday, real-life applications. These include such topics as consumer products, fossil fuel use, polymers, agriculture, food production, nutrition, explosives, and drugs. The section Molecular Biology and Its Applications includes examples of the application of biotechnology and genetic engineering.

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This fascinating new volume provides a comprehensive yet concise overview of the chemical aspects of some of the major innovations and changes that occurred during the 20th century, relating chemical structures and properties to real-life applications. Developed for a course taught by the author for several years at UVA, the author covers the important and consequential developments in chemistry and explains their everyday, real-life applications. These include such topics as consumer products, fossil fuel use, polymers, agriculture, food production, nutrition, explosives, and drugs. The section Molecular Biology and Its Applications includes examples of the application of biotechnology and genetic engineering.

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