The chemical element: chemistry's contribution to our global future

In the International Year of Chemistry, prominent scientists highlight the major advances in the fight against the largest problems faced by humanity from the point of view of chemistry, showing how their science is essential to ensuring our long-term survival. Following the UN Millennium Development Goals, the authors examine the ten most critical areas, including energy, climate, food, water and health. All of them are opinion leaders in their fields, or high-ranking decision makers in national and international institutions. Intended toprovide an intellectual basis for the future development of chemistry, this book is aimed at a wide readership including students, professionals, engineers, scientists, environmentalists and anyone interested in a more sustainable future. INDICE: Foreword Chemistry for Development, by Stephen A. Matlin and Berhanu M. Abegaz The Role of Chemistry on Addressing Hunger and Food Security, by Jessica Fanzo, Roseline Remans and Pedro Sanchez Poverty, by Mari-Carmen Gomez-Cabrera, Cecilia Martinez-Costa, Juan Sastre The Human Element: Chemistry Education's Contribution to our Global Future, by Peter Mahaffy Health, by Rene Roy Green Chemistry, by Pietro Tundo, Fabio Aricoa, Con Robert McElroy Water: Foundation for a Sustainable Future, by Maya A. Trotz, James R. Mihelcic, Omatoyo K. Dalrymple, Arlin Briley, Ken D. Thomas, and Joniqua A. Howard Facing theenergy challenges through chemistry in a changing world, by Gabriele Centi and Siglinda Perathoner Ozone layer depletion, by Glenn Carver Epilogue

• ISBN: 978-3-527-32880-2
• Editorial: Wiley-VCH
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 368
• Fecha Publicación: 06/04/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés