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Book SynopsisMany people are convinced that, among other courses taught in schools, chemistry is a difficult and complex subject. This view is often arrived at without justification. Setting out to introduce chemistry concepts and demystify chemistry, this book shows how it is a major part of our everyday lives. It introduces the readers into the wonderful world of atoms and molecules and chemical reactions whilst showing that chemistry is centrally important but also an emerging science and defines what the practising chemist does. The book also examines curiosity, creativity, fascination, poetry, beauty, and ethics in science. Originally published in Italian, ‘Chimica – leggere e scrivere il libro della Natura’ was among the finalists of the 2013 Italian Award for popularization of science. The English translation has been sensitively delivered to explain concepts in simple language and emphasize the positive role that chemistry can play to shape our future.
Trade Reviewthe young reader already interested in school chemistry will surely find much in this slim volume to reinforce and extend that interest. -- Keith S. Taber * Bulgarian Journal of Science Education *
Table of ContentsPart One: A fascinating voyage: the world of atoms and molecules: Chemistry: a central science; Atoms and molecules: the language of Chemistry; The world of molecules; Chemistry in action: The reactions; Beyond the molecules: Chemistry and Biology; Part Two: Chemistry: yesterday, today and tomorrow: To read and write; Creativity and beauty; Part Three: Teaching and science: Teaching: what and how to teach; Science today: objectives, implications and limitations
