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Language: English
Published by Prentice Hall College Div, 1996
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- Title
- Chemistry and Life: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry
- Author
- John William Hill
- Publisher
- Prentice Hall College Div
- Publication year
- 1996
- Condition
- good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0135692946
- ISBN 13
- 9780135692943
- Edition
- 5th or later Edition
This book is vintage John Hill-accessible, interesting, and written at a level and pace that is ideal for the needs of the beginning chemistry reader. KEY TOPICS: Short boxed application essays and numerous examples illustrate the essential principles of chemistry as they apply to such topics as the human body, health, lifestyles, sports, medicine, and the environment.Interesting newsworthy topics such as acid rain, the greenhouse effect, anabolic steroids, designer drugs and AIDS inspire readers to study the subject matter. A wealth of new topics have been added to this edition including osteoporosis, hydrogen as fuel, chromium supplements, arteriosclerosis, lead poisoning, blood doping, hemophilia, and cancer risks. The book cohesively bridges the general, organic and biological subject areas. Eleven special topics in optional mini-chapters cover such diverse areas as electrolytes, sight and odor, digestion, drugs, petroleum, and hormones.
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