Creations Of Fire

Dec 19, 2001
Paperback
US $22.95
CAN $27.50
UK £15.99
ISBN: 9780738205946
ISBN-10: 073820594X
Published by Basic Books

Description

In this fascinating history, Cathy Cobb and Harold Goldwhite celebrate not only chemistry's theories and breakthroughs but also the provocative times and personalities that shaped this amazing science and brought it to life. Throughout the book, the reader will meet the hedonists and swindlers, monks and heretics, and men and women laboring in garages and over kitchen sinks who expanded our understanding of the elements and discovered such new substances as plastic, rubber, and aspirin. Creations of Fire expands our vision of the meaning of chemistry and reveals the oddballs and academics who have helped shape our world.

Reviews

"Excellently written...highly recommended."
— Choice

"Well-written, witty and erudite. An excellent introduction for anyone interested in the development of chemistry."
— Martin Saltzman, Ph.D., Chair, Division of History of Chemistry, American Chemical Society

“Fascinating… Individuals and their lives, as well as their chemical contributions, are described in a lively way which keeps the story interesting throughout.”
— Professor Richard M. Martin , University of California, Santa Barbara

“A treasure.”
— Journal of College Science Teaching

“This books is delightful and compelling reading that should appeal to anyone who cares about the growth of scientific knowledge.”
— Bruce H. Weber, Ph.D. , Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, California State University

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