Many good books mentioned in this string that I haven't heard of. Thanks, all. For my contribution there are the following ones at the bottom (a bit biased toward my favorite field of organic), but first a particular comment on a favorite. Often we are looking for that succinct vignette to make a point or enlighten the start of a lecture on a part of chemistry. One text that I have enjoyed since I was an undergrad is one I happened onto in a used book store in Harvard Sq.: Carl Noller's "Chemistry of Organic Compounds", Saunders, 1965. It has numerous little asides to brighten up the text with real world connections. Lee "Organic Chemistry in the United States, 1875-1955" by D.S. Tarbell and T. Tarbell. "Perspectives in Organic Chemistry" by Sir Alexander Todd (later, Lord Todd) from the early '50's where R.B. Woodward says that IR is the most useful instrument for organic chemistry (this was before NMR). "A History of the International Chemical Industry" by F. Aftalion. "The Norton History of Chemistry" by W.H. Brock "Nobel Laureates in Chemistry, 1901-1992" by L.K. James, Ed. "From Caveman to Chemist" by H.W. Salzburg. -----Original Message----- From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Ashbrook, Peter Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 6:05 AM To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU Subject: [DCHAS-L] Any Good Chem History Books You might try "Mauve: How One Man Invented a Color That Changed the World" by Simon Garfield. I found it a little slow to get into, but it was quite a good story. Peter ********************* From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of Ba= rbara Gore Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 8:22 AM 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 o= f 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 interesti= ng 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 ******************************************************** This communication and any files transmitted with it may contain information that is confidential, privileged and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. It is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender. Thank you for your co-operation. ********************************************************
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