The Genie in the Bottle:67 All New Commentaries on the Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life

摘要

We are continually bombarded with information overload.Internet and newspaper scare stories,misinformation,and urban myths abound.Montreal's McGill University Office for Chemistry and Society was founded to educate the public about science in general and chemistry in particular-attempting to sort the hype from the truth.Its director,Joe Schwarcz,MCIC,is a chemistry professor with an interest in applying chemistry to everyday life.He is the author of this witty and enlightening book,which successfully advances the office's goals.I heartily recommend it to scientists,chemists,educators,and anyone interested in the multi-faceted ways in which science impacts our quotidian lives.