| View Larger Image | The Most Beautiful Molecule: The Discovery of the Buckyball | Paperbackby Hugh Aldersey-Williams (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Wiley | | Page Count: | 340 Pages | | Publication Date: | October 21, 1997 | | Sales Rank: | 1,343,955st |
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Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Science and Technology "Very well-written and rewarding … an excellent account of the story." —Nature Ten years ago, the discovery of buckminsterfullerene, a previously unknown form of carbon, stunned the scientific community, as much for the discovery itself as for the manner in which it came about. In the words of author Hugh Aldersey-Williams. it was an example of "classic bootleg science. The work was done on the back of other, funded projects, and when time would allow. Yet its commercial implications are probably immense." Now, in a lively account, The Most Beautiful Molecule chronicles the events leading up to this momentous discovery and the ongoing, often frenzied aftermath. Hugh Aldersey-Williams leads us on a thrilling expedition to the very forefront of modern chemistry research. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 3 reviews)
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February 03, 2005
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The most beautiful molecule-The discovery of Bucky Ball by Shreyaswini (India, Karnataka) 5 Stars
July 01, 2000
The book is exceedingly lucid in its style and very informative to all seekers of knowledge in the field of Fullerene Chemistry.Fullerene has the distinct place of being the molecule of the last century.Its applications being enormous are dealt with in an excellent way. "Nature"-a lover of symmetry is perhaps manifested as the black beauty in the form of C-60.What an insight the book provides for the prospective researchers in this discipline to seek more only to be found!
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Field Goal: a pleasantly entertaining chemistry book  4 Stars
March 17, 1998
Having read many popular science books, this one is above average. All aspects of the discovery were well explained and references are extensive. Comparison with the cold fusion fiasco is appropriate, as the furor over these two scientific episodes were coincident. The petty fights and true believer mentality are present but tempered by appropriate scientific method, which went out the window quickly with cold fusion. Well written and enjoyable. If interested in cold fusion read Gary Taubes' Bad Science
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