The Chemical Element: Chemistry's Contribution to Our Global Future
- ISBN-10
- 3527635653
- ISBN-13
- 9783527635658
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 396
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-09-19
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Authors
- Javier García-Martínez, Elena Serrano-Torregrosa
Description
In the International Year of Chemistry, prominent scientists highlight the major advances in the fight against the largest problems faced by humanity from the point of view of chemistry, showing how their science is essential to ensuring our long-term survival. Following the UN Millennium Development Goals, the authors examine the ten most critical areas, including energy, climate, food, water and health. All of them are opinion leaders in their fields, or high-ranking decision makers in national and international institutions. Intended to provide an intellectual basis for the future development of chemistry, this book is aimed at a wide readership including students, professionals, engineers, scientists, environmentalists and anyone interested in a more sustainable future.
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