The World of Carbon

By Isaac Asimov

Book Overview

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• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B00GPBULIO
• Release Date: January 1971
• Publisher: Collier
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A Life-Changing Read

This is the book that started it all for me. I went on to a fulfilling 30 year career in organic chemistry [eventually becoming the Chair of the Division of Organic Chemistry of the American Chemical Society]. If you are looking for a book to open the mind of a child or grandchild to an amazing and essential field of science, this is the one. The companion book "The World of Nitrogen" [also out of print] is also very engaging. Since Dr. Asimov passed on several years ago, I post my note of thanks here in hopes they have high-speed access in the Great Beyond.

Finally! I understand organic chemistry

What a great book! I failed organic chemistry because I was told to memorize things rather than understand them, and I couldn't do it. This book explains organic molecules in both an interesting and informative way. Everyday chemicals, from coal to caffeine, are described. I would recommend it to anyone who wants an introduction to organic chemistry, but especially anyone who NEEDS to understand the fundamentals of both organic- and biochemistry.

Must read for anyone taking Organic Chemistry.

This book brings the world of organic chemistry alive. The study of SN2 reactions can sometimes get a little stale. This book gives your education a direction. Even though it is out of print this book is worth searching to find a copy. It should be required reading for anyone taking college level chemistry courses.