Books
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December 20, 2004
"CHASING THE MOLECULE"
Development of new substances synthesized in the mid-1900s is related in full social, cultural, and institutional context.
The Poetry Of Science
November 22, 2004
MOLECULES OF EVERYDAY LIFE
Forging A Eureka Moment
November 1, 2004
"THING KNOWLEDGE"
Philosophical and historical examination of scientific instruments gives readers fresh insight.
October 11, 2004
"THE HYPE ABOUT HYDROGEN"
An insider's view of the difficulties of implementing new energy technologies.
AN ILLUSTRATED CHINESE-ENGLISH GUIDE FOR BIOMEDICAL SCIENTISTS
August 30, 2004
CHEMISTRY BIOGRAPHIES
Accomplishments, failures, and personalities of Lord Kelvin and Robert Hooke come to life on the page.
August 16, 2004
"THE FLUORIDE DECEPTION"
Author tells how honest discussion and investigation into fluoride toxicity were prematurely closed.
August 9, 2004
"THE RADIOACTIVE BOY SCOUT"
Nonfiction account of a teenager's attempt to make a nuclear reactor is a fascinating read.
July 26, 2004
"THE ETHICAL CHEMIST"
Practical text uses case studies to introduce students to research ethics.
July 19, 2004
INNOVATIVE TEACHING
New textbook—an ACS project—provides an example of how chemistry should be taught.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY PRINCIPLES AND INDUSTRIAL PRACTICE
July 12, 2004
"KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE"
Author touts evolutionary processes in industrial and economic success.
June 28, 2004
"NEWTON'S DARKNESS: Two Dramatic Views"
Essays try to explain how the industry reached its current state of flux.
June 21, 2004
"THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY AT THE MILLENNIUM"
Essays try to explain how the industry reached its current state of flux.
"Pharmacopolitics: Drug Regulation in the United States and Germany"
June 14, 2004
ARTFUL SCIENCE
Three books enable nonscientists to see artistic aspects of an unfamiliar world.
June 7, 2004
WILD DIVERSIONS
May 24, 2004
TWO JEWISH CHEMISTS: A SINNER AND A SAINT?
THE MAN BEHIND THE PERIODIC TABLE
April 5, 2004
ICE DREAMS
March 22, 2004
CHEMISTRY AND THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD
NO Limits: A Little Molecule That Could
Feburary 16, 2004
"THE NATIONAL LABS"
A pattern of "systemicity" in the early years of 1947–74 still influences the labs' culture today.
January 26, 2004
"THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO CHEMISTRY"
"WHAT'S COOKING IN CHEMISTRY?"
January 19, 2004
"THE SUSTAINABLE COMPANY"
Practical advice and case studies on incorporating sustainability into business strategy.
This page updated November 3, 2004
