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Research chemists make important discoveries every year, and their colleagues in chemical engineering and technology use chemistry to develop innovative solutions to a wide range of everyday challenges. This book describes the major breakthroughs in chemistry and chemical technology that have occurred over the past several years. It provides an excellent, in-depth overview of current developments in the field of chemistry and a closer look at the brilliant and creative men and women who make them happen. Also included is a series of lively and interesting biographical sketches of current leaders in the field, including some recent Nobel Prize winners in chemistry. Diagrams, photos, and other illustrations enhance the text.

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• Preface(p. vii)
• Chapter 1 Chemistry Today(p. 1)
• Chapter 2 Chemical Technology Today(p. 72)
• Chapter 3 Social Issues in Chemistry(p. 116)
• Chapter 4 Biographical Sketches(p. 135)
• Chapter 5 Documents and Reports(p. 163)
• Chapter 6 The Future of Chemistry(p. 196)
• Chapter 7 Career Information(p. 204)
• Chapter 8 Statistics and Data(p. 221)
• Chapter 9 Organizations and Associations(p. 235)
• Chapter 10 Print and Electronic Resources(p. 259)
• Chapter 11 Glossary(p. 275)
• Index(p. 285)

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Aimed at readers with an interest in chemistry, this unconventional book focuses on advances in chemical research during 1996-98. Newton summarizes research findings in a variety of areas and then turns to social issues involving chemistry and chemical technology. Global warming and ozone layer depletion are discussed, together with the less familiar problems of food safety and control of chemical weapons. The second half presents a wealth of miscellaneous information. One chapter contains biographical sketches of chemists who have recently made important research contributions, and another is devoted to official documents concerning topics as diverse as the ozone layer, the Delaney clause, and chemical weapons. This material is followed by chapters on the future of chemistry, on careers in chemistry, and on recent trends in the chemical industry. The book concludes with listings of scientific organizations, information on print and electronic resources, and a glossary of chemical terms. Although unusual in format and content, the book is an informative and balanced account of the state of chemistry in the late 20th century. It should be accessible to any one who has had a course in general chemistry. All levels. R. W. Sheets Southwest Missouri State University

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DAVID E. NEWTON has published extensively on chemistry and other science subjects. He is the award-winning author of numerous books, articles, and scholarly publications including The Chemical Elements, Science in the 1920s, The Ozone Dilemma, Encyclopedia of Cryptology, Chemistry of Carbon Compounds, Problems in Chemistry, Global Warming, and Encyclopedia of the Chemical Elements. Newton received his doctorate in science education from Harvard University.