A short history of chemistry
The easy style and the sympathy for the reader that have made Isaac Asimov one of the most successful writers on science of all time are applied here to the fascinating history of Professor Asimov's own field of specialization. From the Bronze Age to the Nuclear Age the story of the step-by-step advance through the mysteries of the elements is recounted, and the impact of the great discoveries on civilization through applied chemistry is set forth in all its drama.
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- A short history of chemistry by Isaac Asimov.
- That really hits the nail on the head. I am currently trying to learn chemistry, and trying to figure out the what to learn part has been extremely hard. Even trying to get a handle on the correct terminology so that you can then search online for more information was hard enough. I am trying a two-pronged attack on this problem. First I am reading Asimov's short history of chemistry, to try to get a basic understanding of the field. Second, I am trying a couple of projects where I think chemistry could be useful, and so by exploration I hope to also get a handle on some aspects of the field.
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