John B. Woodward: A Biographical Memoir

By Elijah Robinson Kennedy

Book Overview

John B. Woodward: A Biographical Memoir is a book written by Elijah R. Kennedy that tells the story of the life and career of John B. Woodward. Woodward was a prominent figure in the field of chemistry and his contributions to the study of organic chemistry have had a lasting impact on the scientific community. The book begins with an introduction to Woodward's childhood and early education, including his time at the University of Illinois where he earned his undergraduate degree. From there, it explores his graduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his subsequent work at Harvard University, where he became a professor and made many groundbreaking discoveries.Throughout the book, Kennedy provides detailed accounts of Woodward's research and the impact it had on the field of chemistry. He also delves into Woodward's personal life, including his relationships with his family and colleagues.The book concludes with an examination of Woodward's legacy and his lasting impact on the scientific community. Overall, John B. Woodward: A Biographical Memoir is a comprehensive look at the life and work of one of the most influential chemists of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163772984
• ISBN13: 9781163772980
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"