Same and Different

Author: Roald Hoffmann
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Publish Date: 1998-10-01
Features: Chemistry can seem like a fog to many people. The Nobel laureate Hoffmann's Similarities and Differences lifts the veil of this fog. Chemistry is the intersection of physics and biology. It studies the world of molecules. This is an intermediate world, neither infinitely large nor infinitely small. It is a complex and ever-changing world. Hoffmann reveals this world to us. Hoffmann is not only a top chemist in the contemporary world but also a poet, writer, with considerable expertise in art and philosophy. This book talks about chemistry, tells stories, and also contains philosophy. With his versatility, he blends science, philosophy, and art into a tapestry as beautiful as a poem and a painting. Reading this book, perhaps we not only see the world of molecules but may also step into the mind of this genius, to see what he thinks and how he thinks.