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Chemical Sciences in the 20th Century

Carsten Reinhardt (Editor), Roald Hoffmann (Foreword by)
ISBN: 978-3-527-30271-0
Hardcover
297 pages
May 2001
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"It should, of course, find a place on the shelves of every library with a history of science collection." (The Chemical Educator, November/December 2006)

"The entire book is filled with insight, charm, enlightenment, and sophistication. As I read each essay.... I see a fresh horizon or am touched by a profound sagacity." (Chemical Heritage, Vol. 21, No. 1, Spring 2003)

"...a high quality set of essays..if science is ever to be recognised as one of the crucial agents of social change, then we need more books such as this..." (Chemistry and Industry, 1 October 2002)

"...Many practising chemists will enjoy dipping into it to find fascinating insights..." (Education in Chemistry, July 2002)

"The book is well worth reading by both chemists and historians of science" (The Alchemist, Chemweb.com, 22 November 2001)

"For historians of the sciences, upper-division undergraduates through professionals." (Choice, Vol. 39, No. 4, December 2001)

"This book traces the development of the discipline of chemistry as an 'interconnected patchwork of scientific specialties' throughout the 20th century." (Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol. 123, No. 46, 2001)