Molecules by Peter W Atkins

Molecules by Peter W Atkins

In this new edition of the book that was called the most beautiful chemistry book ever written, Peter Atkins reveals the molecules responsible for the experiences of our everyday life in fabrics, drugs, plastics, explosives, detergents, fragrances, tastes, and sex. Atkins gives a non-technical account of a range of aspects of the world around us, revealing unexpected connections and insight into how it can be understood in terms of the atoms and molecules from which it is built. This new edition has dozens of new molecules, new graphic presentations, and a more accessible account of the molecules themselves. Peter Atkins is SmithKline Beecham Fellow and Tutor in Physical Chemistry at Oxford University. Atkins' research includes the fields of theoretical chemistry, particularly magnetic resonance and the electromagnetic properties of molecules. He spends virtually all his time writing books, which range from bestselling college textbooks to books on science for general audiences, including Galileo's Finger (Oxford, 2003); The Periodic Kingdom (Basic Books, 1997); The Second Law (W.H. Freeman, 1995); and Atoms, Electrons, and Change (W.H. Freeman, 1991). Previous Edition Paperback (W.H. Freeman, 1995) 0-7167-2928-8

Catriona Mackenzie is Associate Professor in Philosophy at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. She is also author of Relational Autonomy: Feminist Perspectives on Autonomy, Agency and the Social Self.

Kim Atkins is lecturer in philosophy at the University of Tasmania, Australia. She is also editor of Self and Subjectivity. A Reader with Commentary and author of Narrative Identity and Moral Identity: A Practical Perspective.

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ISBN 13	9780716760047
ISBN 10	0716760045
Title	Molecules
Author	Peter W Atkins
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Scientific American Library
Year published	1995-01-01
Number of pages	208
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.