Rolf Huisgen The Adventure Playground of Mechanisms and Novel Reactions |
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| Author:
| Huisgen, Rolf |
| Series title: | Profiles, Pathways and Dreams Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8412-1832-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 1994 |
| Publisher: | American Chemical Society
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $52.95 |
Book Description:
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Noted for his discoveries in the field of heterocyclic chemistry, Rolf Huisgen "invented" numerous reactions, including the 2 + 3 dipolar cycloaddition. In this book, he tells of rebuilding the famous Munich laboratory from rubble after its destruction due to the bombings of Munich in World War II. Huisgen's philosophies of life and science are discussed in detail in various essays, ranging from such topics as women in science to tradition in academia. Many photographs depict both the...
More DescriptionNoted for his discoveries in the field of heterocyclic chemistry, Rolf Huisgen "invented" numerous reactions, including the 2 + 3 dipolar cycloaddition. In this book, he tells of rebuilding the famous Munich laboratory from rubble after its destruction due to the bombings of Munich in World War II. Huisgen's philosophies of life and science are discussed in detail in various essays, ranging from such topics as women in science to tradition in academia. Many photographs depict both the professional as well as the personal side of this renowned scientist.