Peter Atkins (University of Oxford)

Atkins' Molecules

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Originally published in 2003, this is the second edition of a title that was called 'the most beautiful chemistry book ever written'. In it, we see the molecules responsible for the experiences of our everyday life - including fabrics, drugs, plastics, explosives, detergents, fragrances, tastes, and sex.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• 2., überarb. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 244
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Januar 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 189mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 732g
• ISBN-13: 9780521535366
• ISBN-10: 0521535360
• Artikelnr.: 12202603

Autorenporträt

P. W. Atkins is a fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford, and Professor of Physical Chemistry. His works include The Periodic Kingdom, Atoms, Electrons, and Change as well as the best-selling textbook Physical Chemistry.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface; Introduction; 1. Simple substances; 2. Fuels, fats and soaps; 3. Synthetic and natural polymers; 4. Taste, smell, and pain; 5. Sight and colour; 6. The light and the dark; 7. Life.

Rezensionen

'... the book is a treasure trove, and I defy anyone not to find some new and surprising fact about a subject thought familiar.' Chemistry and Industry