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Inventing Polymer Science - Staudinger, Carothers and the Emergence of Macromolecular Chemistry (Hardcover)
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Inventing Polymer Science - Staudinger, Carothers and the Emergence of Macromolecular Chemistry (Hardcover)
Series: Chemical Sciences in Society
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Polymer science is central to material and intellectual life in the
20th century. Polymer chemistry and engineering have led not only
to such substances as synthetic fibers, synthetic rubber, and
plastic, but also to discoveries about proteins, DNA, and other
biological compounds that have revolutionized Western medicine. In
"Inventing Polymer Science", Yasu Furukawa explores the history of
modern polymer science by tracing its emergence from macromolecular
chemistry, its true beginning. Furukawa's lively book gains human
interest through its focus on two central figures, Hermann
Staudinger and Wallace Carothers. He examines the origins and
development of their scientific work, illuminates their different
styles in research and professional activities, and contrasts the
peculiar institutional and social milieux in which they pursued
their goals. In the process he provides us with a richly
contextualized history of the emergence of macromolecular
chemistry.
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