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Book Title
Napoleon's Buttons : How 17 Molecules Changed History
Item Length
9.1in
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Publication Year
2004
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
1in
Author
Jay Burreson, Penny Le Couteur
Features
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Genre
Science
Topic
Applied Sciences, History, Chemistry / General
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
14.6 Oz
Number of Pages
384 Pages

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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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Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1585423319
ISBN-13
9781585423316
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Book Title
Napoleon's Buttons : How 17 Molecules Changed History
Author
Jay Burreson, Penny Le Couteur
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback
Language
English
Features
Reprint
Topic
Applied Sciences, History, Chemistry / General
Publication Year
2004
Genre
Science
Number of Pages
384 Pages

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Item Length
9.1in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
14.6 Oz

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Qd37.L34 2004
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"Well-conceived,well-done popular science." -Booklist "The authors unearth a wealth of anecdotes from all parts of the world and use them effectively to illustrate the technological underpinnings of modern society. Thoughtful, often surprising, smoothly written." -Kirkus Reviews "Entertaining accounts of how various objects' chemical properties might have changed history." -Library Journal "What does the fiery compound C17H19O3N have to do with the discovery of North America? Plenty, according to this remarkable collection of scientific sleuthings. The book's cases -- especially the chapter blaming Napoleon's disastrous Russian campaign on the eponymous tin fasteners that failed to hold French uniforms together -- unfold like CSI meets the History Channel. A splendid example of better reading through chemistry.  B+" -Entertainment Weekly "This book is both original and fascinating; I was quickly absorbed by this refreshing mix of science and history; I learned a lot of both and read this book quite quickly for a science book." -The Literary Flaneur
Copyright Date
2004
Lccn
2004-045987
Dewey Decimal
540
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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  • by dukelax80
    Jul 17, 2017

    Great general knowledge - and for Chem classes!!

    I teach HS chemistry, and use this book in my classes to expand students' perspectives about the related organic molecules and their impact on history and society. A wonderful, rich, general read for any audience and a pertinent and enriching aspect to my chem classes for the past 12 years.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: betterworldbooks

  • by sautumng
    Dec 06, 2017

    A new perspective on what may have influenced history

    In this book you will find evidence of all the ways that seemingly unrelated bits of the world's molecular makeup influenced political and social history. Even if you find science hard going you will find great interest in this book.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

  • by southpaw_89
    Dec 17, 2008

    A must read for historians and chemists alike.

    This book clearly and concisely describes the influence Chemistry had on many aspect of history. It give great details about each topic and leaves the reader want to know about the many other influential molecules. Although a good starting point for those interested in Chemistry, more educated students will not gain any additional knowledge on the subject. It is more a history book than a Chemistry book. Nonetheless, a must read for those wanting to increase their understanding of how our world came to be what it is today.

  • by marytavy
    Jan 25, 2017

    An excellent book for general interest in chemistry.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: grandeagleretail

  • by daish65
    Jan 08, 2019

    Excellent book with horrible marks!

    The content of the book is really good. However, it has a lot of marks on it !!! Fortunately, most of them are marked by pencil. Therefore, I spent more than an hour on erasing them.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: goodwillsp

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