Download or read book Enjoying Organic Chemistry 1927 1987 written by Egbert Havinga and published by . This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "One noted scientist explained his refusal to contribute a volume by saying, in part, that "it is extraordinarily difficult to write in good taste about oneself. Only if one can manage a humorous and light touch does it come off well. Naturally, I would like to place my work in what I consider its true scientific perspective, but..."" "Each autobiography reflects the author's science, his lifestyle, and the style of his research. Naturally, the volumes are not uniform, although each author attempted to follow the guidelines. "To write in good taste" was not an objective of the series. On the contrary, the authors were specifically requested not to write a review article of their field, but to detail their own research accomplishments. To the extent that this instruction was followed and the result is not "in good taste", then these are criticisms that I, as editor, must bear, not the writer." "As in any project, I have a few regrets. It is truly sad that Egbert Havinga, who wrote this volume, and David Ginsburg, who translated another, died during the development of this project. There have been many rewards, some of which are documented in my personal account of this project, entitled "Extracting the Essence: Adventures of an Editor" published in CHEMTECH."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Chemical History written by Gerrylyn K Roberts and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2007-10-31 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an historical overview of the recent developments in the history of diverse fields within chemistry. It follows on from Recent Developments in the History of Chemistry, a volume published in 1985. Covering chiefly the last 20 years, the primary aim of Chemical History: Reviews of the Recent Literature is to familiarise newcomers to the history of chemistry with some of the more important developments in the field. Starting with a general introduction and look at the early history of chemistry, subsequent chapters go on to investigate the traditional areas of chemistry (physical, organic, inorganic) alongside analytical chemistry, physical organic chemistry, medical chemistry and biochemistry, and instruments and apparatus. Topics such as industrial chemistry and chemistry in national contexts, whilst not featuring as separate chapters, are woven throughout the content. Each chapter is written by experts and is extensively referenced to the international chemical literature. Chemical History: Reviews of the Recent Literature is also ideal for chemists who wish to become familiar with historical aspects of their work. In addition, it will appeal to a wider audience interested in the history of chemistry, as it draws together historical materials that are widely scattered throughout the chemical literature.
Download or read book The Public Image of Chemistry written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chemical Sciences in the 20th Century written by Carsten Reinhardt and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-09-26 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chemistry in the last century was characterized by spectacular growth and advances, stimulated by revolutionary theories and experimental breakthroughs. Yet, despite this rapid development, the history of this scientific discipline has achieved only recently the status necessary to understand the effects of chemistry on the scientific and technological culture of the modern world. This book addresses the bridging of boundaries between chemistry and the other "classical" disciplines of science, physics and biology as well as the connections of chemistry to mathematics and technology. Chemical research is represented as an interconnected patchwork of scientific specialties, and this is shown by a mixture of case studies and broader overviews on the history of organic chemistry, theoretical chemistry, nuclear- and cosmochemistry, solid state chemistry, and biotechnology. All of these fields were at the center of the development of twentieth century chemistry, and the authors cover crucial topics such as the emergence of new subdisciplines and research fields, the science-technology relationship, and national styles of scientific work. This monograph represents a unique treasure trove for general historians and historians of science, while also appealing to those interested in the theoretical background and development of modern chemistry.
Download or read book Biographies of Scientists written by Roger Smith and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides more than 500 sources of information on scientists for young and adult general readers and for scholars. These sources explain scientists' accomplishments in the context of the personal and career developments that made those accomplishments possible
Download or read book Robert Burns Woodward written by Otto Theodor Benfey and published by Chemical Heritage Foundation. This book was released on 2001 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Burns Woodward was the star of 20th-century organic chemistry. An MIT graduate by age 19, Woodward's ingenious notions about organic synthesis and his artful methodology were astounding. He is most famed for his synthesis of vitamin B12,which he undertook with Albert Eschenmoser, and for the orbital symmetry rules he developed with Roald Hoffmann. This volume presents Woodward's most celebrated papers and lectures--including the famous Cope lecture. Insightful commentaries and rarely seen photographs are also included.
Download or read book National Organic Chemistry Symposium proceedings written by National Organic Chemistry Symposium and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Seventy Years in Organic Chemistry written by Tetsuo Nozoe and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tetsuo Nozoe, while working in Formosa from 1926-1948, initiated the field of nonbenzenoid aromatic compounds. Nozoe describes the growth of Japanese science and academic institutions during the 20th century. Nozoe presents the "Majima organic chemistry tree" which illustrates Japanese academic connections starting with the early 20th century chemist-scholar Riko Majima. Also included are 79 photographs and many pages from Nozoe's autograph books which date back to the early 1950's.
Download or read book A Fifty year Love Affair with Organic Chemistry written by William S. Johnson and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An autobiography by the chemist best known for total steroid synthesis and biogenetic-like cyclizations.
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Download or read book From Small Organic Molecules to Large written by Herman Francis Mark and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Herman Mark was internationally known for his research on the synthesis, structure, characterization, reactions, and properties of natural and synthetic polymers. In this volume he describes not only his research contributions, but also his First World War adventures (he was the most highly decorated Austrian officer, with fourteen medals for bravery), the nature of his survival and escape from the Nazis to the United States via Canada, and his various contributions to the Allied effort during World War II. The volume is rich with photographs covering Mark's nearly 100 years.
Download or read book Life During a Golden Age of Peptide Chemistry written by Bruce Merrifield and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirteenth in a series of autobiographies of 22 eminent organic chemists, the present volume chronicles the life and contributions to the field of Bruce Merrifield, winner of the 1984 Nobel Prize for chemistry. Subtitled The Concept and Development of Solid-Phase Peptide Synthesis. Highly illustrated with diagrams, tables, graphs and (bandw) photographs. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book My 132 Semesters of Chemistry Studies written by Vladimir Prelog and published by Washington, DC : American Chemical Society. This book was released on 1991 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intellectual and career autobiography of the Croatian-born chemist (b.1906) who moved to Switzerland during WWII, began a (still- continuing) affiliation with the Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule in Zurich, and in 1975 received the Nobel Prize in chemistry. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book A Wandering Natural Products Chemist written by Kōji Nakanishi and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Koji Nakanishi's free thinking and exuberant personality is illustrated in the style of his science and in the philosophies expressed in his stories. Nakanishi has contributed significantly to the development of various spectroscopic methods in organic chemistry, and has been a pioneer in the elucidation of structure and mechanisms in complex, unstable, and biologically active natural products. His famous talents as a magician are also described in this fascinating volume.
Download or read book Leaving No Stone Unturned written by Francis Gordon Albert Stone and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The autobiography of a notable organometallic chemist. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book To See the Obvious written by Arthur John Birch and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arthur Birch, esteemed Australian organic chemist, was Professor of Organic Chemistry at Manchester, England, before returning to his home country to help establish the Research School of Chemistry at the Australian National University, Canberra. He is most renowned for inventing and developing the "Birch Reduction" of aromatic ring systems which has been a mainstay in synthetic organic chemistry. His autobiography is rich in detailing his early schooling in the 1930s in Australia and his studies under Sir Robert Robinson at Oxford and Lord Alexander Tood at Cambridge. Well over 50 photographs enhance this intimate and revealing autobiography, which includes a 50-page collection of philosophies on science, funding, personalities of various famous chemists and personalities of chemistry in different countries, family life, and the nature of research collaborations.
