Napoleon's Buttons: 17 Molecules That Changed History

Le Couteur, Penny; Burreson, Jay

ISBN 10 : 145265459X ISBN 13 : 9781452654591

Editeur : Tantor Media Inc, 2011

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Napoleon's Buttons is the fascinating account of seventeen groups of molecules that have greatly influenced the course of history. These molecules provided the impetus for early exploration, and made possible the voyages of discovery that ensued. The molecules resulted in grand feats of engineering and spurred advances in medicine and law; they determined what we now eat, drink, and wear. A change as small as the position of an atom can lead to enormous alterations in the properties of a substance-which, in turn, can result in great historical shifts.

With lively prose and an eye for colorful and unusual details, Le Couteur and Burreson offer a novel way to understand the shaping of civilization and the workings of our contemporary world.

Biographie de l'auteur

Jay Burreson, Ph.D., has worked as an industrial chemist and held a National Institutes of Health special fellowship for research on chemical compounds in marine life. He is also the general manager of a high-tech company.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Tantor Media Inc
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 145265459X
• ISBN 13: 9781452654591
• Reliure: MP3 CD
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• Personne responsable: non disponible