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The Chemical Element: Chemistry's Contribution to Our Global Future
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- Book Title
- The Chemical Element: Chemistry's Contribution to Our Global Futu
- Artist
- García-Martínez, Javier [Editor]; Serrano-Torregros
- ISBN
- 9783527328802
- Subject Area
- Science
- Publication Name
- Chemical Element : Chemistry's Contribution to Our Global Future
- Item Length
- 9.8 in
- Publisher
- Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
- Subject
- Chemistry / General
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.9 in
- Item Width
- 7.1 in
- Item Weight
- 31.5 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 396 Pages
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Was kann die Chemie im Kampf gegen die gröÃYten Probleme der Menschheit ausrichten? Prominente Naturwissenschaftler nehmen dazu in diesem inspirierenden, vorausschauenden Band Stellung. Viel Stoff zum Nachdenken fÃ1/4r jeden, der Nachhaltigkeit nicht nur als Lippenbekenntnis begreift!
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Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
3527328807
ISBN-13
9783527328802
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99384165
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Chemical Element : Chemistry's Contribution to Our Global Future
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Chemistry / General
Publication Year
2011
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Number of Pages
396 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Width
7.1 in
Item Weight
31.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
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Scholarly & Professional
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Qd31.3
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"The justification for chemical research - a case often made during this International Year of Chemistry - is usually utilitarian. Of the 'basic' sciences, chemistry is arguably the most applied and potentially useful for 'relieving mankind's estate', as Francis Bacon put it. But this aspect also leaves chemistry uniquely vulnerable to charges of despoliation: it puts plastics in the oceans, endocrine disruptors in the water, ozone destroyers and greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. At a simplistic level, both claims are true. Perhaps the hardest task for the public image of chemistry is to convince that, if economic and industrial development are desirable, many chemical problems must have a chemical solution. Not only were the hazards of chlorofluorocarbons revealed largely by atmospheric chemists, but their safe replacements are the fruits of academic and industrial chemical research. Should anyone question that desirability of development in the first place, the chemist's answer is clear: as Stephen Matlin and Berhanu Abegaz explain in their introduction to this volume, most variation in life expectancy between countries is explained by differences in their technological development. Chemistry is central to several of the Millennium goals adopted by the UN in 2000: to eradicate severe hunger, reduce child and maternal mortality, combat disease and achieve environmental sustainability. It's not just the positives, like new medicines, that count: better chemistry can reduce pollution and, one hopes, greenhouse gas emissions. This useful book explores all of these ways in which chemistry might benefit our global future. That case can risk looking like whitewash or propaganda. It's not an accusation that can be levelled at this sober, responsible book; but one can't help noticing that behind the impressive goals and achievements lie political and social questions - how are resources allocated and priorities set, how can ethics coexist with market imperatives - that in the end might determine chemistry's real potential to help or hinder." - Chemistry World, October 2011, '? as Stephen Matlin and Berhanu Abegaz explain in their introduction to this volume, most variation in life expectancy between countries is explained by differences in their technological development? This useful book explores all of these ways in which chemistry might benefit our global future.' - Chemistry World, October 2011
Table of Content
The Chemical Element: Chemistry's Contribution to Our Global Future CHEMISTRY FOR DEVELOPMENT Chemistry, Innovation and Impact Poverty and Disparities in Life Expectancy The Milennium Development Goals Science, Technology and Development Chemistry and Development Science and Technology for National Development Capacity Building: Some Key Requirements for Chemistry's Role in Development Chemistry and Future Challenges to Health, Wealth and Wellbeing Conclusions THE ROLE OF CHEMISTRY IN ADDRESSING HUNGER AND FOOD SECURITY Chemistry is the Backbone of Food and Nutrition Global Hunger and Malnutrition in the World Today Hunger, Nutrition and the Food Security Mandate Chemistry's Influence on the Pillars of Food Security Conclusion POVERTY Contribution of Chemistry to Social and Econimic Development Concept and Historical Evolution of Poverty Asymmetry of Poverty in the World Causes of Poverty Poverty, Malnutrition and Life Expectancy Strategies against Poverty: A General Approach with Context-Specific Solutions Chemistry is Essential for Poverty Alleviation THE HUMAN ELEMENT: CHEMISTRY EDUCATIONS'S CONTRIBUTION TO OUR GLOBAL FUTURE The International Year of Chemistry Education Challenge Scene 1 - Chemistry to the Rescue of Threatened Communities Sequel to Scene 1 - An Education in Chemistry Equipping the Human Element with Relevant Education in, about and through Chemistry An Example of Integrating Sustainability and Chemistry Education Curriculum: Visualizing the Chemistry Underlying Climate Change Scene 2 - Chemistry Education and Our Global Future THE IMPACTS OF SYNTHETIC CHEMISTRY ON HUMAN HEALTH The Molecules at the Origin of Drug Discoveries From Bench to Market Place General Concepts of Drug Design Patent Protection Issues Drug Metabolism and Drug Resistance or Why Make Big Pills? Antibacterial AGents Antiviral Agents: The Flu Virus Story: The Naissance of a Sugar-Based Flu Drug The Viagra Story - Serendipity Leading to a Blockbuster Drug Human Vaccines as a Prophylactic Health Remedy Conclusion THE GREENING OF CHEMISTRY Introduction Areas of Green Chemistry Metrics in Green Chemistry Conclusions and Future Perspectives WATER: FOUNDATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Introduction Water Pollution and Water Quality Water Treatment Technologies Conclusions FACING THE ENERGY CHALLGENGES THROUGH CHEMISTRY IN A CHANGING WORLD Introduction Chemistry and the Role for Development of Society Chemistry and Sustainable Energy Sustainable Energy Scenarios and Climate Changes Nanomaterials for Sustainable Energy Biofuels Towards Solar Fuels Conclusions OZONE DEPLETION AND CLIMATE CHANGE Introduction Ozone in the Atmosphere The Antarctic Ozone Hole Arctic Ozone Montreal Protocol and Beyond Ozone and Climate Change Perspectives Resources
Copyright Date
2011
Dewey Decimal
306.45
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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