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If you enjoy tasting new food, experiencing fresh sights and sounds and exotic smells, and making voyages of discovery into the world around you, you will enjoy the Fifth Edition of Chemistry in the Marketplace. This invaluable reference book is a consumer's guide to a healthy planet. It explores the hidden world of chemistry that surrounds us in our daily life, in the bedroom (perfumes, deodorants and sunscreens); in the kitchen (nutrition and a whole new lookat cooking!); and in the restaurant (wine, food additives and poisons). It leads you into a part of your garden where a consumer's safety guide is essential--through the chemistry of soils, weeds and pesticides. It explores your car (petrol, batteries and solar energy), the safety of your home (toxicity and flammability), your shopping basket (plastics, glass and metals) and the environment (the ozone layer and greenhouse effect).
The serious science in this traveller's guide is clearly explained in terms we all can understand. It is illustrated with fascinating anecdotes, interesting snippets of information, and experiments which make the topic even clearer. Written in a relaxedconversational style, it is both informative and entertaining, and is an excellent reference source for real-life applications of chemistry.
With over 40 percent new material, this fresh new edition is a must for the bookshelf of any well-informed consumer who seeks to understand the safety and efficiency of everyday products and services.
Chemistry in the Marketplace,Ben Selinger,Allen & Unwin Academic,1865082554,Chemistry - General,Chemistry - Industrial & Technical,General,Reference,Science,Science/Mathematics
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