The Two Faces of Chemistry Book

Foreword p.ixPrimo Levi
Preface p.xv
1 Chemistry and Modern Society p.1
2 Chemistry and Nutricion p.13
3 Chemistry and Health p.44
4 Chemistry, Hygiene, and Cosmetics p.67
5 New Materials from Petrochemicals p.73
6 The Industry of Inorganic Compounds p.83
7 Energy and the Chemical Industry p.96
8 The Babel of Tongues p.111
9 International Efforts to Curb Risks p.124
10 Concluding Remarks p.134
Appendix A Food Additives p.145
Appendix B Pesticides p.148
Appendix C Nutrients Necessary to Vegetable Growth p.155
Appendix D Weapons p.156
Glossary p.167
Notes p.179
References p.187
Bibliography p.193
Index p.211