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About this book
Human benefit from the organic chemistry of plants is incalculable in terms of health, food, comfort and security. Indeed, the future well-being of humanity rests in significant measure upon a responsible relationship with the plant kingdom in order to re-establish balance in the Earth's natural environmental systems.
In a highly readable volume, Organic Chemistry: Miracles from Plants presents many fascinating points of entry to the organic chemistry of a wide range of crucially-important, naturally-occurring, chemical substances which are derived from plants.
Features:
- Presents in a readable and accessible manner many fascinating points of entry to the organic chemistry of a wide range of crucially-important, naturally-occurring, chemical substances which are derived from plants.
- Key concepts in and knowledge of organic chemistry are reinforced.
- Highly-relevant and contemporary context stimulates learning in organic chemistry.
- Searching exercises and extension materials are provided at the end of every chapter each of which is amply illustrated.
- In a single source, this volume provides knowledge, challenge and valuable learning opportunity in chemistry, medicine, nutrition and the environmental sciences.
- Recipient of the 2025 American Botanical Council's 'James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award'. ABC has chosen Organic Chemistry: Miracles from Plants due to its engaging and readable exploration into the role plants play in human lives and, as a result, creates an accessible introduction to the field of organic chemistry.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Author Biography
- Part I Introduction
- Part II Medical Marvels
- Part III NutritionāAncient and Modern Miracles
- Part IV Beverages
- Part V Euphorics
- Part VI Exotic Potions, Lotions and Oils
- Part VII Colorful Chemistry, a Natural Palette of Plant Dyes and Pigments
- Part VIII Plant Materials
- Part IX Plants and the Natural Environment
- Glossary
- Organic Chemistry: Miracles from Plants
- Acknowledgments
- Index