Chemistry in the Marketplace Paperback - 1998

From the publisher

If you enjoy tasting new food, experiencing fresh sights and sounds and exotic smells, and making voyages of discovery into the world around you, you will enjoy the Fifth Edition of Chemistry in the Marketplace. This invaluable reference book is a consumer's guide to a healthy planet. It explores the hidden world of chemistry that surrounds us in our daily life, in the bedroom (perfumes, deodorants and sunscreens); in the kitchen (nutrition and a whole new look at cooking!); and in the restaurant (wine, food additives and poisons). It leads you into a part of your garden where a consumer's safety guide is essential -- through the chemistry of soils, weeds and pesticides. It explores your car (petrol, batteries and solar energy), the safety of your home (toxicity and flammability), your shopping basket (plastics, glass and metals) and the environment (the ozone layer and greenhouse effect).

The serious science in this traveller's guide is clearly explained in terms we all can understand. It is illustrated with fascinating anecdotes, interesting snippets of information, and experiments which make the topic even clearer. Written in a relaxed conversational style, it is both informative and entertaining, and is an excellent reference source for real-life applications of chemistry.