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The Colours of Life: An Introduction to the Chemistry of Porphyrins and Related Compounds - Hardcover
Why are leaves green and blood red? The answer lies with one family of pigments, the porphyrins and their relatives. These pigments are also responsible for the fundamental energetic processes that make life as we know it possible. The properties of these colorful molecules are now being investigated for use in a wide range of applications, from cancer therapy to microelectronics. The Colours of Life is intended to be an introduction to the porphyrins and their role in life.
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About the Author:
Lionel R. Milgrom, University Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Brunel University, Uxbridge.
Review:
`The chemistry along the way is elaborate, engaging and presented with unusual insight.'
Thomas A. Moore, Arizona State University, Nature, Vol. 389, October 997
`The chemistry along the way is elaborate, enagaging and presented with unusual insight.'
Thomas A. Moore, Arizona State University,
`Milgrom's book is written in an easy, accessible style, drawing on his wide experience of writing for the popular press. As such it is very readable and would be a worthwhile addition to many bookshelves. The scientific treatment is broad. The book is well presented and liberally illustrated
by clear diagrams ... The colours of life has much to offer the reader who will enjoy Milgrom's clear enthusiasm for his subject.'
Duncan Bruce, University of Exeter, Chemistry and Industry, December 1997
Thomas A. Moore, Arizona State University, Nature, Vol. 389, October 997
`The chemistry along the way is elaborate, enagaging and presented with unusual insight.'
Thomas A. Moore, Arizona State University,
`Milgrom's book is written in an easy, accessible style, drawing on his wide experience of writing for the popular press. As such it is very readable and would be a worthwhile addition to many bookshelves. The scientific treatment is broad. The book is well presented and liberally illustrated
by clear diagrams ... The colours of life has much to offer the reader who will enjoy Milgrom's clear enthusiasm for his subject.'
Duncan Bruce, University of Exeter, Chemistry and Industry, December 1997
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- PublisherOxford University Press
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 0198553803
- ISBN 13 9780198553809
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages256
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