| Description |
375 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-362) and index. |
| Contents |
Peppers, nutmeg, and cloves -- Ascorbic acid -- Glucose -- Cellulose -- Nitro compounds -- Silk and nylon -- Phenol -- Isoprene -- Dyes -- Wonder drugs -- The pill -- Molecules of witchcraft -- Morphine, nicotine, and caffeine -- Oleic acid -- Salt -- Chlorocarbon compounds -- Molecules versus malaria. |
| Subject |
Chemistry -- Popular works.
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Chemistry. |
| Genre/Form |
Popular works.
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| Subject |
Chemistry -- History.
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History. |
| Added Author |
Burreson, Jay, 1942-
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| ISBN |
1585422207 acid-free paper |
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