· A readable and accessible account of the science underpinning a diverse range of naturally-occurring and synthetic substances that are encountered in everyday life.
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This book gives a series of stories to illustrate the impact of chemistry on the lives of people from the past to the present day. This book gives chemistry students and lay readers a window into how interactions at the atomic level translate into familiar materials. Teachers of chemistry and related subjects may also find the content and wealth of detail in this book a valuable resource to supplement their lecture room and classroom courses.
Key Features:
A readable and accessible account of the science underpinning a diverse range of naturally occurring and synthetic substances that are encountered in everyday life.
Source of engaging material which showcases the multidisciplinary nature of chemistry.
A text rich in molecular structures, explanatory diagrams and images to promote a thorough grasp of the chemistry presented.
Dynamic aspect of the chemistry conveyed through a narrative combining historical perspectives and modern developments.
Inclusion of practical resources shows how concepts can be applied in practice.
Medicinal Molecules; Riches of the Rocks; Chemistry of Colour;
Communication; Experiments
Dr Bladon completed a BSc and PhD in Chemistry at the University of Glasgow and then undertook post-doctoral research at the University of Cambridge. She developed an interest in the peptide field whilst setting up and running the peptide synthesis laboratory at the MRC Brain Metabolism Unit in Edinburgh and subsequently developed several peptide-based projects during her independent research career at the Universities of Edinburgh and Kent. During these two positions she combined research with teaching and focused on the latter. For several years she worked part-time as a sessional university lecturer in London during which time she wrote Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Therapeutic Aspects of Biomacromolecules (Wiley, 2002) and obtained a PGCE. For the past 15 years she has taught Chemistry at secondary schools, the last seven years of which she was the Head of Chemistry at Harris Westminster Sixth Form. Her knowledge and skills as a research chemist, proven record of writing material for publication and an ability to explain difficult concepts to students gives her the ideal background to write this book.
