by Isaac Asimov · Alianza Editorial · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788491044321
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In 'A Short History of Chemistry,' Isaac Asimov offers a concise and engaging overview of the evolution of chemistry, from its intuitive beginnings to its consolidation as a modern scientific discipline. The author explores how humans began to modify substances empirically and how, over time, a systematic and rigorous knowledge developed. This special edition commemorates the 50th anniversary of Alianza Editorial, presenting a work that stands out for its clarity and ability to make science accessible to the general public.
Isaac Asimov was an American writer and professor of biochemistry at Boston University. During his lifetime, Asimov was considered one of the "Big Three" science fiction writers, along with Robert A. Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke. He wrote or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. Best known for his hard science fiction, Asimov also wrote mysteries and fantasy, as well as popular science and other non-fiction. His work spans nine out of the ten categories of the Dewey decimal system.
