Name: Polymer Science Origins: Staudinger, Carothers & Macromolecular Chemistry by Yasu Furukawa 1998 Hardcover
Brand: University of Pennsylvania Press
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Further Details Title: Inventing Polymer Science Condition: New Description: It would be difficult to overestimate the importance of polymer science to life in the twentieth century. Developments in polymer chemistry and engineering have led not only to the creation of a variety of substances such as synthetic fibers, synthetic rubber, and plastic but also to discoveries about proteins, DNA, and other biological compounds that have revolutionized western medicine. For these reasons, the history of the discipline tells an important story about how both our material and intellectual worlds have come to be as they are. Yasu Furukawa explores that history by tracing the emergence of macromolecular chemistry, the true beginning of modern polymer science. It is a lively book, given human interest through its focus on the work of two of the central figures in the development of macromolecular chemistry, Hermann Staudinger and Wallace Carothers. In Inventing Polymer Science , Furukawa examines the origins and development of the scientific work of Staudinger and Carothers, illuminates their different styles in research and professional activities, and contrasts the peculiar institutional and social milieux in which they pursued their goals. Author: Yasu Furukawa Format: Hardback Subtitle: Staudinger, Carothers, and the Emergence of Macromolecular Chemistry EAN: 9780812233360 ISBN: 9780812233360 Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Item Height: 229mm Item Length: 152mm Genre: Technology & Engineering Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press Release Date: 03/29/1998 Series: Anniversary Collection Topic: Science Nature & Math Release Year: 1998 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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Author	Yasu Furukawa
Dewey Decimal	547/.7
Dewey Edition	21
Format	Hardcover
Grade From	College Graduate Student
Grade To	College Graduate Student
ISBN-10	0812233360
ISBN-13	9780812233360
Illustrated	Yes
Intended Audience	College Audience
Item Height	0.9 in
Item Length	9.4 in
Item Weight	22.5 Oz
Item Width	6.6 in
LC Classification Number	QD381.F87 1998
LCCN	97-036390
Language	English
Number of Pages	416 Pages
Publication Name	Inventing Polymer Science : Staudinger, Carothers, and the Emergence of Macromolecular Chemistry
Publication Year	1998
Publisher	University of Pennsylvania Press
Series	Anniversary Collection
Subject	Textiles & Polymers, Physics / Polymer, Chemistry / Inorganic, Chemistry / General
Subject Area	Technology & Engineering, Science
Synopsis	It would be difficult to overestimate the importance of polymer science to life in the twentieth century. Developments in polymer chemistry and engineering have led not only to the creation of a variety of substances such as synthetic fibers, synthetic rubber, and plastic but also to discoveries about proteins, DNA, and other biological compounds that have revolutionized western medicine. For these reasons, the history of the discipline tells an important story about how both our material and intellectual worlds have come to be as they are. Yasu Furukawa explores that history by tracing the emergence of macromolecular chemistry, the true beginning of modern polymer science. It is a lively book, given human interest through its focus on the work of two of the central figures in the development of macromolecular chemistry, Hermann Staudinger and Wallace Carothers. In Inventing Polymer Science , Furukawa examines the origins and development of the scientific work of Staudinger and Carothers, illuminates their different styles in research and professional activities, and contrasts the peculiar institutional and social milieux in which they pursued their goals.
Table Of Content	Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Background, 1800-1920 2. Staudinger and the Macromolecule 3. Carothers and the Art of Macromolecular Synthesis 4. Triumph and Struggles of Two Giants 5. Restoration of the Physicalist Approach 6. The Legacy of Staudinger and Carothers Appendix List of Abbreviations Notes Bibliography Index
Type	Textbook
brand	University of Pennsylvania Press
gtin13	9780812233360

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science! It brilliantly captures Staudinger and Carothers's groundbreaking work in polymer chemistry, explaining how their discoveries shaped modern materials like plastics and synthetic fibers. The author presents complex ideas in an engaging way, making it accessible yet deeply informative. A fascinating look at the science behind everyday materials—highly recommended for students, chemists, and history buffs alike!