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Title: The World of Physical Chemistry by Keith James Laidler ISBN: 0-19-855919-4 Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr on Demand Pub. Date: July, 1995 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $65.00

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Average Customer Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: Are You Liberally Educated?
Comment: Physical chemistry is the backbone of reality and the balance ledger of the universe. For many, the only remaining question is, who cares? The answer to that is, educated people should care. Otherwise educated people or politicians must excuse their brutish ignorance by the litany, "I wasn't good in science". Despite the boring title, Laidler has struck a reasonable balance between deriving the Gibbs equations and fabricating a childrens book of inspiration. There are equations in the book (sorry Mr. President) but there are also diverting biographies of the colorful personalities who figured out how the world works without their needing to invent a mythical cosmogeny. Before anyone claims to have a liberal education, they should have read this book.

Rating: 5
Summary: A wonderful view of certain aspects of physical chemistry.
Comment: Professor Laidler is known for giving wonderful lectures. This book is an interesting look at certain aspects in the development of physical chemistry. I believe that this book, along with John Servos' text, are entertaining and educational overviews of some historical developments in chemistry. The book would be a great addition for anyone interested in the history of physical chemistry.

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