{"product_id":"giant-molecules-essential-materials-for-everyday-living-and-problem-solving-hardback-9780471273998","title":"Giant Molecules; Essential Materials for Everyday Living and Problem Solving (Hardback) 9780471273998","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eGiant Molecules\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eEssential Materials for Everyday Living and Problem Solving\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCharles E. Carraher, Jr. (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471273998, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 22 July 2003\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e500 pages\u003cbr\u003e24 x 16.2 x 2.8 cm, 0.816 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"…an exemplary book…anyone with an interest in science will find this book worth perusing.” (\u003ci\u003eJournal of Metals Online\u003c\/i\u003e, September 1, 2004)  \u003cp\u003e\"There is almost everything about molecules which form the basis of life…in this book…there are nice and descriptive figures and tables, as well as some really interesting historical background…\" (\u003ci\u003eAnnals of Biomedical Engineering\u003c\/i\u003e, May 2004)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...could serve as a source guide to many general audiences...\" (\u003ci\u003ePolymer News\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe Second Edition of Giant Molecules presents an introductory textbook on large molecules that exhibit specific physical and biological properties related to their size, orientation, and environment, making this subject accessible to students from high school to universities.\u003cbr\u003e Written by Charles Carraher, author of more than forty books on the subject, this up-to-date guide presents material in an integrated fashion, marrying fundamentals with illustrative applications. The text assumes no previous formal scientific training, and includes new and updated questions and answers, a glossary of relevant terms, bibliographies, visual aids, and related Web links in every chapter. Giant Molecules, Second Edition will appeal to individuals who have a personal or professional interest in polymers, as well as to college chemistry and materials science students who study polymers.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface.  \u003cp\u003eThe Building Blocks of Our World.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall Organic Molecules.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction to the Science of Giant Molecules.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelationships Between the Properties and Structure of Giant Molecules.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical and Chemical Testing of Polymers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThermoplastics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngineering Plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThermosets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFibers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRubbers (Elastomers)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaints, Coatings, Sealants, and Adhesives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComposites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNature's Giant Molecules: The Plant Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNature's Giant Molecules: The Animal Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDerivatives of Natural Polymers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInorganic Polymers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecialty Polymers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditives and Starting Materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Future of Giant Molecules.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1. Studying Giant Molecules.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2. Electronic Web Sites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Chemistry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Chemistry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Chemistry%20%5BPN%5D%22\"\u003ePN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Interscience","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52286380278040,"sku":"9780471273998","price":129.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471273998.jpg?v=1781550892","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/giant-molecules-essential-materials-for-everyday-living-and-problem-solving-hardback-9780471273998","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}