The first full biography of the man whom Roger Adams called the greatest chemist in America. Carothers took an infant science called polymer chemistry, defined it, and guided it toward its present maturity. Hermes tells the story of Carothers's sudden dramatic research successes--the discoveries that led to neoprene and nylon--and his relentless slide into depression, alcohol, and suicide, through revealing letters to his professional colleagues, family, and college classmates.
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The first full biography of the man whom Roger Adams called the greatest chemist in America. Carothers took an infant science called polymer chemistry, defined it, and guided it toward its present maturity. Hermes tells the story of Carothers's sudden dramatic research successes--the discoveries that led to neoprene and nylon--and his relentless slide into depression, alcohol, and suicide, through revealing letters to his professional colleagues, family, and college classmates.
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 345 pages. "This is a story of invention and chemistry and ineluctable fate of the invetor of nylon." FINE HARDCOVER, FINE DUST JACKET.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very Good in Good jacket. Inscribed and Signed By Author Dr. Hermes in his superb biography of Dr. Carothers tells how nylon was invented and what drove the inventor to drink cyanide poison. DJ shows edgewear and scuffing. Inscribed 'To Jalen and Sharon, This work is my gift to my profession of chemistry. Please enjoy. Matt Hermes. 5/16/96. '
