Linus Pauling: And the Chemistry of Life

by Tom Hager

Book Overview

Linus Pauling was the most important chemist, and arguably the most important American scientist, of the 20th century. From his description of the chemical bond to his discovery of the cause of sickle-cell anemia and his groundbreaking work with vitamin C, his work stretched the boundaries of
chemistry, physics, biology, immunology, and more. Acclaimed science writer Tom Hager brings Pauling's wide range of scientific accomplishments vividly to...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195108531
• ISBN13: 9780195108538
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.8" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12