Books
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December 17, 2007
Enthusiasm for Inventors
Two books take a close look at the inventive scientists behind lifesaving drugs and carbonated candy.
November 12, 2007
Reviewing The Periodic Table
Book traces the historic and philosophic development of an icon of science
October 15, 2007
Weighing Toxic Torts
Book outlines the gulf between science and the law
September 24, 2007
The Fine Line
An insider puts the details of the complex fine chemicals industry into historical perspective
September 17, 2007
Tackling Medicinal Chemistry
Providing more than mere information, new bookorganizes progress in drug discovery, molecular medicine
August 13, 2007
George Tenet's CIA
Former director's tome is a fascinating history-even as he dodges blame for some of the agency's most egregious failures
July 9, 2007
Bhopal Revisited
An insider looks at the chemical and politico-economic factors behind the tragedy
May 28, 2007
Space Exploration
Book explores critical years of Jet Propulsion Laboratory at Caltech
April 2, 2007
Electronics Wasteland
Book details mounting problem of the trash generated by the electronics industry
March 19, 2007
Rock Star
A science writer tells the story—or at least some of it—behind a controversial meteorite from Mars
February 26, 2007
Science News As An Object of Study
A seasoned science writer analyzes how news is made.
February 12, 2007
Career Choices
Book outlines alternative career paths for chemists.
