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, interesting snippets of information and experiments which further clarify the topics.
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Ben Selinger is a professor of chemistry at the Australian National University and Scientific Issues Management Consultant and a longtime consumer activist. He has been a government chemical regulator, an expert court witness, and a setter of Australian standards for consumer products—all in the interests of making chemistry more accessible to discerning consumers.
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The edition is a photostat of the original,
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The contents of book are very good. The book its self is very good. Unfortunately, this particular edition (Allen & Unwin) of the book is just a photostat of the original (Harcourt Brace). If I knew that, I would never buy it and instead I would borrow the original from a colleague and take it to the nearest photostat shop. It is not worth the money if you can borrow the original copy for a few days.
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If you only had one book on science ...,
By dB (Adelaide, Oz) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Chemistry in the Marketplace (Paperback)
... 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.
8 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
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Absolutely bloody fantastic,
By Ben.Selinger@anu.edu.au (Canberra, Australia (down-under)) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Chemistry in the Marketplace (Paperback)
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.
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