Chemistry in the Marketplace

By Ben Selinger

This invaluable reference book explains the chemistry we encounter in our daily life in terms that everyone can understand. Makes chemistry come alive and is illustrated with fascinating anecdotes,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1865082554
• ISBN13: 9781865082554
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.1" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

If you only had one book on science ...

... it would be "Chemistry in the Marketplace". Facts and informed opinion on just about every aspect of science (and not just "chemistry") as it relates to everyday living - neither gung-ho for "progress" nor starry-eyed about the past. The good professor has his feet firmly planted in reality, loves his subject and clearly enjoys life. This book ought to be a classic - a wealth of useful information presented in a way that will satisfy both the scientifically literate and the merely curious. It's not cheap, but real value for money.

Absolutely bloody fantastic

5th edition available in the US since Jan 20th. As I am the author, I may be biased. It's Australian; but if you liked Crocodile Dundee, Muriel's Wedding, Piano, you'll love this book. Happy to discuss it with readers.