Arthur Greenberg

Take a stroll through this one-of-a-kind book that offers readers an illustrated tour of how chemistry developed, from alchemy to the emergence of chemistry as a scientific discipline in the early 17th century, and, finally, modern-day chemistry. Discover this rare collection of more than 180 illustrations spanning 400 years of chemical publications, with each illustration accompanied by an essay discussing its significance in the context of historical scientific beliefs as well as modern chemical science. The author's knowledge and enthusiasm for the books, images, and subject matter are clearly reflected throughout the very readable, informative, and frequently funny essays. High-quality, full-page reproductions from the author's art collection, published from 1599 to the present, are eloquently displayed.

Picturing Chemistry from Alchemy to Modern Molecular Science

A Chemical History Tour

Uma Breve História da Química - Da Alquimia às Ciências Moleculares Modernas é um convite para conhecer e apreciar a magia impressa em uma magnífica coletânea de gravuras e pinturas enigmáticas, e as proezas dos personagens que moldaram o mundo científico atual, com seus experimentos, criatividade e inteligência. Um misto de história, ciência, ficção, arte, erudição e filosofia seria uma descrição apropriada desta obra de Greenberg, que, com certeza, irá cativar o leitor, do início ao fim, revelando os caminhos da alquimia em busca do elixir da longa vida e da pedra filosofal, e que acabaram traçando os rumos da Medicina e da ciência moderna. HENRIQUE E. TOMA Professor Titular do Instituto de Química da USP

da alquimia às ciências moleculares modernas

Uma breve história da química

Joel F. Liebman

William R. Dolbier

Structure, Reactivity, Synthesis, and Applications

Fluorine-containing Molecules

Curt M. Breneman

The amide linkage is one of the most fundamental and widespread chemical bonds in nature, underlying the properties of a vast array of organic molecules, polymers, and materials, including peptides and proteins. Arthur Greenberg, Curt Breneman, and Joel Liebman’s peerless text provides comprehensive coverage of the experimental, structural, and computational findings that shed light on the chemical and physical properties of the amide linkage, as well as its emerging applications in materials and biotechnology. Chapters in The Amide Linkage highlight how this chemical bond factors in the design of enzyme inhibitors, cyclic peptides, antibacterial agents, and emerging nanotechnology applications. This one-of-a-kind study also: Discusses selected aspects of chemical reactions, structure, bonding, and energetics of the amide bond, including amide rotational barriers, stereochemistry, complexation, spectroscopy, and thermochemistry Presents specific applications to supramolecular and stereospecific synthesis Discusses ke y aspects of peptide and protein chemistry–such as molecular recognition, conformation, and folding–in terms of the amide linkage Includes chapters contributed by numerous eminent chemists and biochemists Organic, medicinal, polymer, and physical chemists, as well as biochemists and materials scientists, will find The Amide Linkage to be an invaluable addition to their professional libraries.

Structural Significance in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Materials Science

The Amide Linkage

Praise for From Alchemy to Chemistry in Picture and Story "The timeline from alchemy to chemistry contains some of the most mystifying ideas and images that humans have ever devised. Arthur Greenberg shows us this wonderful world in a unique and highly readable book." —Dr. John Emsley, author of The Elements of Murder: A History of Poison "Art Greenberg takes us, through text and lovingly selected images, on a 'magical mystery tour' of the chemical universe. No matter what page you open, there is a chemical story worth telling." —Dr. Roald Hoffmann, Nobel Laureate and coauthor of Chemistry Imagined "Chemistry has perhaps the most intricate, most fascinating, and certainly most romantic history of all the sciences. Arthur Greenberg's essays-delightful, learned, quirky, highly personal, and richly illustrated with contemporary drawings (many of great rarity and beauty)-provide a kaleidoscope of intellectual landscapes, bringing the experiments, the ideas, and the human figures of chemistry's past intensely alive." —Dr. Oliver Sacks, author of Awakenings From Alchemy to Chemistry in Picture and Story takes you on an illustrated tour of chemistry's fascinating history, from its early focus on the spiritual relationship between man and nature to some of today's most cutting-edge applications. Drawing from rare publications and artwork that span over five centuries, the book contains nearly 200 essays and over 350 illustrations-including 24 in full color-that tell the engaging story of the development of this fundamental science and its connection with human history. Join Arthur Greenberg as he combines the "best of the best" from his previous works (as well as several new essays) to paint a colorful picture of chemistry's remarkable origins!

From Alchemy to Chemistry in Picture and Story

Robert E. Williams

A Volume in Honor of Anton B. Burg

Advances in Boron and the Boranes

Jules B. Puschett

A state-of-the-art review of diuretics, covering the treatment of hypertension, the oedema-forming states, renal failure, and nephrolithiasis, as well as complications of therapy. Studies on the molecular biology of diuretic action, and maintenance of cell size, are also presented.

Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Clinical Applications : Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Diuretics, Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.A., 11-16 October 1992

Arthur Greenberg

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