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Chemistry in Context: Applying
Chemistry to Society Fourth Edition Conrad L. Stanitski and
others A Project of the American Chemical Society |
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Following in the
tradition of its first three editions, the goal of Chemistry in Context,
fourth edition, is to establish chemical principles on a need-to-know basis
within a contextual framework of significant social, political, economic, and
ethical issues. We believe that by using this approach, students not majoring
in a science develop critical thinking ability, the chemical knowledge and
competence to better assess risks and benefits, and the skills that lead to
be able to make informed and reasonable decisions about
technology-based-issues. The word "context" derives from the Latin
word meaning "to weave". Thus, the spider web motif on the cover,
used for the first three editions, continues with this edition because a web
exemplifies the complex connections between chemistry and society. Chemistry in Context is not traditional
chemistry book for non-science majors. In this book, chemistry is woven into
the web of life. The chapter titles of Chemistry in Context
reflect today's technological issues and the chemistry principles embedded
within them. Global warming, alternate fuels, nutrition, and genetic
engineering are examples of such issues. To understand and respond
thoughtfully in an informed manner to this vitally important issues, students
must know the chemical principles that underlie the socio-technological
issues. This book presents those principles as needed, in a manner intended
to better prepare students to be well-informed citizens. |
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