This study confronts some of the major ethical controversies in chemistry today, taking on such touchy subjects as the use of thalidomide, a tranquillizer once given to pregnant women and later found to cause serious birth defects
Roald Hoffmann Book order
Roald Hoffmann is a theoretical chemist whose work centers on understanding the fundamental principles of chemical reactions. He developed computational tools and methods, notably the extended Hückel method, which illuminated the electronic structure of molecules. Alongside Robert Burns Woodward, he formulated groundbreaking rules for elucidating reaction mechanisms, known as the Woodward-Hoffmann rules. His research significantly advanced theoretical chemistry by providing deeper insights into the intricate processes of chemical transformations.
- 1995
