Polymer Science from 1935-1953

Download or read book Polymer Science from 1935-1953 written by Gary Patterson and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-06-30 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This sequel to A Prehistory of Polymer Science begins with the Faraday Discussion of 1935 on Polymerization. Patterson then examines the remarkable rise and establishment of polymer science after 1935 from the perspective of the emergence of strong intellectual leaders. While enough biographical detail is presented to gain an appreciation for the role played by each leader, the emphasis of this volume is on the key concepts associated with each individual and how the community embraced these leaders.