Napoleon's Buttons - 17 Molecules that Changed History
Penny Cameron Le Couteur; Jay Burreson
Jeremy P. Tarcher (2004)
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Chemistry, Chemistry/ History, Chemistry/ Popular Works, Science / Chemistry / General, Science / History
Paperback 9781585423316
English
Napoleon's Buttons is the fascinating account of seventeen groups of molecules that have greatly influenced the course of history. These molecules provided the impetus for early exploration, and made possible the voyages of discovery that ensued. The molecules resulted in grand feats of engineering and spurred advances in medicine and law; they determined what we now eat, drink, and wear. A change as small as the position of an atom can lead to enormous alterations in the properties of a substance-which, in turn, can result in great historical shifts. With lively prose and an eye for colorful and unusual details, Le Couteur and Burreson offer a novel way to understand the shaping of civilization and the workings of our contemporary world.
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LoC Classification QD37 .L34 2004
LoC Control Number 2004045987
Dewey 540
Cover Price $15.95
No. of Pages 384
Height x Width 8.1 x 5.5  inch
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