On the history of one chemist, his chemistry, and the way it changed the world (so to speak), I recommend a book called Mauve: How One Man Invented a Color That Changed the World. It is about the chemist who invented/started the coal tar dye industry, obviously with the color mauve. It is about 200 pages and available in paperback from Amazon.com for about $12. Probably available in libraries too. It is a little biography, a little chemistry, a little business, and a little history. Very readable and not too technical or dry. Suitable for those interested in chemistry and those who may be liberal arts majors just trying to get some science credits. Donna Donna L. Wilson, CIH-CSP IH Resources 5923 Phillips Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2121 Telephone 412-521-3643 Cellular 412-576-7620 dlwcihcsp**At_Symbol_Here**hotmail.com -----Original Message----- From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Barbara Gore Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 08:22 To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU Subject: [DCHAS-L] Any Good Chem History Books? Hi, I'm a community college chemistry instructor and I don't know any history of chemistry. I'm trying to remedy that. Does anyone know of good, interesting chemistry history books or references? Also, any good resources for history of chemists that might be interesting and/or have interesting anecdotes? Barb Gore Barbara Gore Assistant Professor of Chemistry Waubonsee Community College Waubonsee Drive at Rt. 47 Sugar Grove, IL 60554-9454 bgore**At_Symbol_Here**waubonsee.edu Phone: (630) 466-2454 FAX: (630) 466-2441
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