Chemistry and Civilization

This is an essential guide to the ways in which chemistry and modern industrial processes have shaped the world we live in today. Written by a leading expert in the field, Allerton Seward Cushman provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the key chemical processes that have revolutionized the way we live, work and play. He also explores the ways in which chemistry has helped to shape everything from our food and clothing to our social and political institutions. With its clear and concise prose and extensive examples, this book is an indispensable resource for students and scholars of chemistry and the social sciences.

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