Mauve: How One Man Invented a Color That Changed the World [SCM]

by Simon Garfield Author

A living and fascinating look at how chemistry has gained status over the years and had a profound effect on industry and culture. Garfield tells the story of William Perkin, who discovered and developed the first synthetic color dye when he was 18 years old. The subsequent synthetic products that have come from that first discovery are mind-boggling and make for many mental connections with history and culture. Those studying chemistry and biology will be captivated by this very readable combination of science, history, and biography.