Chemistry: Our Past, Present, and Future

Description

This book discusses the vital role of chemistry in everyday life. It encourages readers to understand how the knowledge of chemistry is important for the development of society and a better future. The text is organized into three parts. Part I covers the historical aspects of chemistry and discusses how countless discoveries since the beginning of life on earth have benefited human beings. Part II focuses on modern life and describes chemistry’s contribution to the developments in the fields of food and agriculture, energy, transportation, medicine, and communications. Part III emphasizes the role of chemists and educators in making the layperson aware of the benefits of chemistry without having them to go through its complexities. Written in an easy-to-understand manner and supplemented by ample number of figures and tables, the book will cater to a broad readership ranging from general readers to experts. Content: Chemistry in the Universe, in our Body and in our Life Sunney I. Chan and Andrew P. Yeh What Role Chemistry Played in Human History Mary Virginia Orna How Chemistry Has Changed the World Attila Pavlath Transportation James Wei Energy James Wei Communication Attila Pavlath Medication: Curing Erica Godor and Dorottya Godor Medication Veronika Nemeth Regenerative Medicine Yung Ha Kim Agriculture Livia Sarkady Food: Supply and Health Lidia Sarkady Problems and Solution: Activities of Chemists and Educators for the Public Attila Pavlath What Chemistry Can Provide for The Future Choon Ho Do Chemistry in Africa - Progress and Application Temechegn Engida