Chemical Synthesis: Gnosis to Prognosis - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9401065985 ISBN 13 : 9789401065986

Editeur : Springer, 2011

Synopsis

Chemical Synthesis: Gnosis to Prognosis (XTUllKtl ~uv8eoTr ana TT) rVWOT) OTT) npaYVWOT)) " . . . . other things being equal, that field has the most merit which contributes most heavily to, and illuminates most brightly, its neighbouring scientific disciplines[l] One hundred scientists, a blend of students, industrialists, and academics from twenty countries gathered to circumscribe, understand, and elaborate this topic in the magical setting of Ravello, Italy. The mandate of this workshop? To survey existing knowledge, assess current work, and discuss the future directions of chemical synthesis as it impinges on three exciting interdisciplinary themes of science in the 1990's: bioactive molecules, man-made chemical materials, and molecular recognition. This tempting but inexact menu summoned diverse students and scientists who wished to seriously reflect upon, dissect, and eject ideas and own experiences into open debate on this topic, which is at a crossroad in internal evolution and impact on the life and material sciences. The group arrived from many directions and in various forms of transportation, matters soon forgotten, when it found itself in the village which nurtured Wagner's inspiration and set to work immediately to ponder the question which has received extensive thought, prediction, and caveat from illustrious chemists over a period of time [2], two of which, to the delight of all, in presence among the Lectures.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This volume demonstrates that chemical synthesis is fully undeserving of the label `mature science'. Although chemists are increasingly able to provide some solutions in the construction of natural and biologically active products, synthesis is facing formidable challenges in the emerging areas of bioorganic chemistry, molecular biology, materials science and polymer science. This unique book presents the lectures and discussions of an outstanding group of such interdisciplinary scientists. Unperturbed by excessive structure and time constraints, the group talked about the current status of their areas (gnosis) and mused on their future directions (prognosis). Individual lectures and panels led naturally to questions and discussion, expression of alternative points of view, and thought provoking suggestions. To the chemist who is increasingly aware of the breakdown of barriers in chemistry, biology and materials science, this book is a source of provocative thought and an arrow pointing to the central role of synthesis in the way chemistry impinges on scientific activity.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9401065985
• ISBN 13: 9789401065986
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 640
• Éditeur: Chatgilialoglu C., Snieckus V.
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