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Nobel laureate Roald Hoffmann's contributions to chemistry are well known. Less well known, however, is that over a career that spans nearly fifty years, Hoffmann has thought and written extensively about a wide variety of other topics, such as chemistry's relationship to philosophy, literature, and the arts, including the nature of chemical reasoning, the role of symbolism and writing in science, and the relationship between art and craft and science. In Roald Hoffmann on the Philosophy, Art, and Science of Chemistry, Jeffrey Kovac and Michael Weisberg bring together twentyeight of Hoffmann's most important essays. Gathered here are Hoffmann's most philosophically significant and interesting essays and lectures, many of which are not widely accessible. In essays such as 'Why Buy That Theory,' 'Nearly Circular Reasoning,' 'How Should Chemists Think,' 'The Metaphor, Unchained,' 'Art in Science,' and 'Molecular Beauty,' we find the mature reflections of one of America's leading scientists. Organized under the general headings of Chemical Reasoning and Explanation, Writing and Communicating, Art and Science, Education, and Ethics, these stimulating essays provide invaluable insight into the teaching and practice of science.
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- Q: What topics are covered in Roald Hoffmann's essays? A: Roald Hoffmann's essays cover a range of topics including the relationship between chemistry and philosophy, literature, art, and the nature of chemical reasoning.
- Q: Who are the editors of this book? A: The book is edited by Jeffrey Kovac and Michael Weisberg.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 390 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in chemistry? A: While the essays are intellectually stimulating, they may be more suitable for readers with some background in chemistry or philosophy due to their depth.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on January 23, 2012.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Are the essays in the book widely accessible? A: Many of the essays included are not widely accessible, making this collection particularly valuable.
- Q: What are some notable essay titles in the book? A: Some notable essay titles include 'Why Buy That Theory,' 'Nearly Circular Reasoning,' and 'Molecular Beauty.'
- Q: What categories are the essays organized into? A: The essays are organized into categories such as Chemical Reasoning and Explanation, Writing and Communicating, Art and Science, Education, and Ethics.