BEST SELLERS Now in Paperback from the American Chemical Society Cancer—The Outlaw Cell Describes the great strides that have been made in cancer research using simple, straightforward, nontechnical language that can be read and understood by both the professional scientist and the general public. Covers theories on the mechanisms of tumor growth and spread; cancer-causing chemicals, radiation, and viruses; and the alternatives to surgery — immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. ACS Symposium Series 22, 1978, 192 pages, ISBN 0-8412-0431-4. Hardback edition (still available) $15.00 NOW IN PAPERBACK . . . $8.50
Chemistry and The Food System Covers all aspects of the food system — from field and farm to dining room table — in which chemistry plays a part. Pesticide use, grain, vegetable and animal production, fabricated and fortified foods, synthetic fats and carbohydrates, and policy recommendations on assuring the wise use of chemicals in the food system are all touched upon, as well as many other topics. 1980. 138 pages, ISBN 0-8412-0563-9. Hardback edition (still available) $15.00 NOW IN PAPERBACK . . . $9.00
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering in The People's Republic of China Fully illustrated with photographs, charts, and diagrams, this book offers a clear, impartial, detailed look at chemistry as it is practiced in China today. It gives interesting insights into the minds and working methods of chemists at every level of accomplishment. A vital source for those interested in this expanding world and for those who may seek market or research information in this recently opened area. 1979, 266 pages, ISBN 0-8412-0502-7 NOW IN PAPERBACK . . . $9.50
Chemical Technology Handbook Information on every aspect of laboratory work — from research assignments to calcualting and reporting results. Specific topics cover first aid, protective equipment, fire safety, toxic chemicals, radiation and electrical hazards, compressed gases, notebooks, calculations, data interpretation, drawings and diagrams, tools and equipment, specifications testing, and chemical literature. 1975, 215 pages, ISBN 0-8412-0578-7. Hardback edition (still available) $15.75
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Pesticide Chemistry in the 20th Century
Taking Things Apart and Putting Things Together
Examines the history, development, and state of the art over the past 75 years and speculates on future roles and new directions. Deals with the scope of chlorinated insecticides and resistance mechanisms, roles of herbicides, fungicides, insect growth regulators, and plant growth regulators. ACS Symposium Series 37, 310 pages, ISBN 0-8412-0532-9
The vital role of chemisty is detailed in five major areas of human activity: health, farming, materials we need, energy, and communication. Two chapters focus on chemistry's building blocks and the choices we face in the future. Case histories tell the stories of cyclamates, DDT, insulin, anesthetics, penicillin, polio vaccine, radioactive waste, and the plastic disposable bottle. Profusely illustrated with four-color designs and photographs. 1976,122 pages, ISBN 0-8412-0314-8.
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Azeotropic Data III Contains data on azeotropes, nonazeotropes, and vapor-liquid equilibria for more than 17,000 systems. Tables of binary, ternary, quaternary, and quinary systems. Includes formula index, bibliography, and charts for predicting azeotropism and calculating composition. Advances in Chemistry Series 116, 1973. 628 pages, ISBN 0-8412-05337 NOW IN PAPERBACK . . . $19.50
Mechanism of Pesticide Action Presents a three-faceted approach in discussing research on the mechanism and metabolism of broad groups of pesticides, activity relationships of specific pesticides, and analysis of cellular and model systems. Specific aspects include insecticide metabolism, fungicides, acaracides, herbicides, and insect chemosterilants. ACS Symposium Series 2, 1974, 180 pages, ISBN 0-8412-0551-5 NOW IN PAPERBACK . . . $9.50
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Thomas Edison, Chemist Ten chapters cover Thomas Edison, the chemist, as a youth; chemistry of the light bulb; the phonograph; iron ore concentration; alkaline storage battery; organic chemicals and naval research; rubber from goldenrod; and Edison's place in the chemical fraternity. 1971, 373 pages, ISBN 0-8412-0534-5. Hardback edition (still available) $9.50 NOW IN PAPERBACK . . . $6.00
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Legal Rights of Chemists and Engineers Here is the first volume of its kind to cover an entire spectrum of legal rights of chemists and engineers and the problems they encounter as professionals. Subjects covered include new employment opportunities arising out of recent legislation, proposed new patent laws and their effect on research, methods of rewarding productive inventors, laws protecting trade secrets, contractual methods of strengthening the rights of employed professionals, rights of scientists in layoffs, whistleblowing, affirmative action, and income taxes. Advances in Chemistry Series 161, 1977, 109 pages, ISBN 0-8412-0537-X. Hardback edition (still available) $19.00 NOW IN PAPERBACK . . . $9.50
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