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Compound Histories: Materials, Governance and Production, 1760-1840
offers a new view of the period during which Europe took on its
modern character and globally dominant position. By exploring the
intertwined realms of production, governance and materials, it
places chemists and chemistry at the center of processes most
closely identified with the construction of the modern world. This
includes the interactive intensification of material and knowledge
production; the growth and management of consumption; environmental
changes, regulation of materials, markets, landscapes and
societies; and practices embodied in political economy. Rather than
emphasize revolutionary breaks and the primacy of innovation-driven
change, the volume highlights the continuities and accumulation of
incremental changes that framed historical development.
Contributors are: Robert G.W. Anderson, Bernadette Bensaude
Vincent, Jose Ramon Bertomeu Sanchez, John R.R. Christie, Joppe van
Driel, Frank A.J.L. James, Christine Lehman, Lissa L. Roberts,
Thomas le Roux, Elena Serrano, Anna Simmons, Marie Thebaud-Sorger,
Sacha Tomic, Andreas Weber, Simon Werrett.
As a byproduct of historical development, there are different,
unrelated systems of nomenclature for "inorganic chemistry,"
"organic chemistry," "polymer chemistry," "natural products
chemistry," etc. With each new discovery in the laboratory, as well
as each new theoretical proposal for a chemical, the lines that
traditionally have separated these "distinct" subsets of matter
continually grow more blurred. This lack of uniformity in
characterizing and naming chemicals increases the communication
difficulties between differently trained chemists, as well as other
scientists, and greatly impedes progress. With the set of known
chemicals numbering over 42,000,000 (in Chemical Abstracts' data
base) and continually growing (about 2,000 new additions every
day), the desirability for a unified system for naming all
chemicals simultaneously grows. Moreover, in order to meet the
requirements of disparate groups of scientists, and of society in
general, the name assigned to a given chemical should, not only
uniquely describe that substance, but also should be a part of a
readily recognizable order for the entire field. For these
purposes, a topology-based "bi-parametric" system of nomenclature
is herein proposed.
- In this book, a new nomenclature system is proposed
- The new nomenclature is applicable to a three dimensional world,
and is internally consistent
- This nomenclature unifies ALL branches of chemistry, removing the
need for various presently existing sets of rules
Clinical research is heavily regulated and involves coordination of
numerous pharmaceutical-related disciplines. Each individual trial
involves contractual, regulatory, and ethics approval at each site
and in each country. Clinical trials have become so complex and
government requirements so stringent that researchers often
approach trials too cautiously, convinced that the process is bound
to be insurmountably complicated and riddled with roadblocks. A
step back is needed, an objective examination of the drug
development process as a whole, and recommendations made for
streamlining the process at all stages. With Intelligent Drug
Development, Michael Tansey systematically addresses the key
elements that affect the quality, timeliness, and
cost-effectiveness of the drug-development process, and identifies
steps that can be adjusted and made more efficient. Tansey uses his
own experiences conducting clinical trials to create a guide that
provides flexible, adaptable ways of implementing the necessary
processes of development. Moreover, the processes described in the
book are not dependent either on a particular company structure or
on any specific technology; thus, Tansey's approach can be
implemented at any company, regardless of size. The book includes
specific examples that illustrate some of the ways in which the
principles can be applied, as well as suggestions for providing a
better context in which the changes can be implemented. The
protocols for drug development and clinical research have grown
increasingly complex in recent years, making Intelligent Drug
Development a needed examination of the pharmaceutical process.
People in poverty suffer daily under misconceptions about economic
hardship and its causes. Providing the most comprehensive
consideration to date of poverty in the United States, Elizabeth
Seale tackles how we think about issues of culture, behavior, and
poverty, cutting straight to the heart of debates about social
class. The book addresses tough questions, including how being poor
affects individual behavior, and how we can make sense of that in a
larger social and political context. The central premise is that to
understand the behavior and lives of people in poverty, one must
consider their relational context, especially relations of
vulnerability and the human need for dignity. Poverty is a social
problem we should address as a society by changing social relations
that, as a matter of course, cause unnecessary and immense
suffering. To do so, we must directly confront our lack of regard
for people in poverty by recognizing that they are in fact worthy
of an effort to induce major social change. This critical
introduction to poverty will be an important read for undergraduate
students and above in sociology wanting to learn more about the
growing social problems of poverty, inequality, and stratification.
This book contains 652 cosmetic and toiletry formulations, based on
information received from numerous industrial companies and other
organizations. This is volume 6 of the Second Edition of this work;
Volume 1 was published in 1989, Volume 2 in 1992, Volume 3 in early
1995, Volume 4 in late 1995, and Volume 5 in 1996. There are no
duplications in any of these volumes. Each formulation in the book
is identified by a description and an end use. The formulations
include as available: a listing of each raw material contained; the
percentage by weight of each raw material; suggested formulation
procedure; formula source.
Uniting the key organic topics of total synthesis and efficient
synthetic methodologies, this book clearly overviews synthetic
strategies and tactics applied in total synthesis, demonstrating
how the total synthesis of natural products enables scientific and
drug discovery. Focuses on efficiency, a fundamental and important
issue in natural products synthesis that makes natural product
synthesis a powerful tool in biological and pharmaceutical science
Describes new methods like organocatalysis, multicomponent and
cascade reactions, and biomimetic synthesis Appeals to graduate
students with two sections at the end of each chapter illustrating
key reactions, strategies, tactics, and concepts; and good but
unfinished total synthesis (synthesis of core structure) before the
last section Compiles examples of solid phase synthesis and
continuing flow chemistry-based total synthesis which are very
relevant and attractive to industry R&D professionals
This book reviews the advances and challenges of structure-based
drug design in the preclinical drug discovery process, addressing
various diseases, including malaria, tuberculosis and cancer.
Written by internationally recognized researchers, this edited book
discusses how the application of the various in-silico techniques,
such as molecular docking, virtual screening, pharmacophore
modeling, molecular dynamics simulations, and residue interaction
networks offers insights into pharmacologically active novel
molecular entities. It presents a clear concept of the molecular
mechanism of different drug targets and explores methods to help
understand drug resistance. In addition, it includes chapters
dedicated to natural-product- derived medicines, combinatorial drug
discovery, the CryoEM technique for structure-based drug design and
big data in drug discovery. The book offers an invaluable resource
for graduate and postgraduate students, as well as for researchers
in academic and industrial laboratories working in the areas of
chemoinformatics, medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry and
pharmacoinformatics.
Advances in Clinical Chemistry, Volume 82, the latest installment
in this internationally acclaimed series, contains chapters
authored by world-renowned clinical laboratory scientists,
physicians and research scientists. This updated volume includes
chapters on Calcium and Bone Metabolism Indices, Cytokines and
MicroRNA in Coronary Artery Disease, Biological and molecular
characterization of circulating tumor cells: A creative strategy
for precision medicine?, Towards a blood-borne biomarker of chronic
hypoxemia: Red cell distribution width and respiratory disease,
miRNAs: nanomachines that microManage the pathophysiology of
Diabetes mellitus, and Fortilin, A Potential Target for the
Prevention and Treatment of Human Diseases. The serial discusses
the latest and most up-to-date technologies related to the field of
clinical chemistry, and is the benchmark for novel analytical
approaches in the clinical laboratory.
The data represents selections from manufacturers' descriptions
made at no cost to, nor influence from, the makers or distributors
of these materials. Only the most recent formulas have been
included. It is believed that all of the trademarked raw materials
listed are currently available, which will be of interest to
readers concerned with raw material discontinuances. The 1996
market for cosmetic raw materials is estimated at $2 billion.
Each formulation in the book is identified by a description of
end use. The formulations include the following as available, in
the manufacturers' own words: a listing of each raw material
contained; the percent by weight of each raw material; suggested
formulation procedure; and the formula source, which is the company
or organization that supplied the formula.
Each formula is indexed in the section which is most applicable.
The reader seeking a formula for a specific end use should check
each section which could possibly apply. In addition there are two
other sections that will be helpful to the reader: Trade-Named Raw
Materials where each raw material is listed with a brief chemical
description, and the supplier's name. The final section contains
Suppliers' Addresses.
It should be noted that some formulations in the book are
translations. The manufacturer's exact wording has been used in
these cases. Occasionally different companies have listed the same
raw material differently; it is hoped that the reader will be able
to identify the same or similar raw materials by consulting the
Trade-Named Raw Materials section.
Section Titles are listed below. Parenthetic numbers indicate
the number of formulations per topic.
The QuickStudy Books linecovers the key information on some of the
toughest courses today, helping students boost their grades. The
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to expect from QuickStudy.
Chemistry essentials for all students, including laboratory basics.
Easy-to-use reference for concepts designed specifically to aid
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The Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds, since its inception, has
been recognized as a cornerstone of heterocyclic chemistry. Each
volume attempts to discuss all aspects - properties, synthesis,
reactions, physiological and industrial significance - of a
specific ring system. To keep the series up-to-date, supplementary
volumes covering the recent literature on each individual ring
system have been published. Many ring systems (such as pyridines
and oxazoles) are treated in distinct books, each consisting of
separate volumes or parts dealing with different individual topics.
With all authors are recognized authorities, the Chemistry of
Heterocyclic Chemistry is considered worldwide as the indispensable
resource for organic, bioorganic, and medicinal chemists.
The Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds, since its inception, has
been recognized as a cornerstone of heterocyclic chemistry. Each
volume attempts to discuss all aspects - properties, synthesis,
reactions, physiological and industrial significance - of a
specific ring system. To keep the series up-to-date, supplementary
volumes covering the recent literature on each individual ring
system have been published. Many ring systems (such as pyridines
and oxazoles) are treated in distinct books, each consisting of
separate volumes or parts dealing with different individual topics.
With all authors are recognized authorities, the Chemistry of
Heterocyclic Chemistry is considered worldwide as the indispensable
resource for organic, bioorganic, and medicinal chemists.
Suitable for both concept- and context-led approaches, this
Revision Guide is Edexcel's own resource for the 2008 Edexcel GCE
Chemistry specification. Written by experienced examiners, it
features guidance from the people who write and mark exam papers
and draws on real exam data from Edexcel's ResultsPlus service.
'ResultsPlus' Examiner feedback draws on examiner expertise and
real past exam data to help students avoid common pitfalls and
build better answers. Exam-style questions - including the
multiple-choice style - offer plenty of practice ahead of the exam.
Worked examples provide step-by-step guidance on how totackle exam
questions. Guidance on Practical Assessment helps students to write
better AS visit/case study and practical reports. Thinking tasks,
quick questions and checklistsenable students to track their own
progress and revise more effectively.
Suitable for both concept- and context-led approaches, this
Revision Guide is Edexcel's own resource for the 2008 Edexcel GCE
Chemistry specification. Written by experienced examiners, it
features guidance from the people who write and mark exam papers
and draws on real exam data from Edexcel's ResultsPlus service.
'ResultsPlus' Examiner feedback draws on examiner expertise and
real past exam data to help students avoid common pitfalls and
build better answers. Exam-style questions - including the
multiple-choice style - offer plenty of practice ahead of the exam.
Worked examples provide step-by-step guidance on how totackle exam
questions. Guidance on Practical Assessment helps students to write
better AS visit/case study and practical reports. Thinking tasks,
quick questions and checklistsenable students to track their own
progress and revise more effectively.
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