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Ben Franklin Stilled the Waves

An Informal History of Pouring Oil on Water with Reflections on the Ups and Downs of Scientific Life in General

By: Charles Tanford

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Ben Franklin Stilled the Waves

An Informal History of Pouring Oil on Water with Reflections on the Ups and Downs of Scientific Life in General

By: Charles Tanford

When Benjamin Franklin, the 18th-century American statesman and scientist, watched the calming effect of a drop of oil on the waves and ripples of a London pond, he was observing what Pliny the Elder and generations of seafarers had done before him. Franklin, though, was the first to wonder exactly what was happening to the oil, and to investigate this strange phenomenon. Following Franklin's lead, a motley crowd of scientists over the next two centuries and more chose to investigate the nature of atoms and molecules through the interaction of fluid membranes. They included Lord Rayleigh, an altruistic English Lord, Agnes Pockels, who conducted experiments in her kitchen and became one of the earliest women to make lasting contributions to science, the renowned Dutch pediatrician Evert Gorter, and Irving Langmuir, one of America's greatest industrial scientists. Building on Franklin's original experiments, their work has culminated in the discovery of the structure of cell membranes, research that continues to bear fruit today. Ben Franklin Stilled the Waves is far more than the story of oil on water; it is a voyage into the very nature of science and its place in our history.

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OUP Oxford

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0191513032

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9780191513039

Nature's Robots

A History of Proteins

By: Charles Tanford,Jacqueline Reynolds

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Nature's Robots

A History of Proteins

By: Charles Tanford,Jacqueline Reynolds

Proteins are amazingly versatile molecules. They make the chemical reactions happen that form the basis for life, they transmit signals in the body, they identify and kill foreign invaders, they form the engines that make us move, and they record visual images. All of this is now common knowledge, but it was not so a hundred years ago. Nature's Robots is an authoritative history of protein science, from the origins of protein research in the nineteenth century, when the chemical constitution of 'protein' was first studied and heatedly debated and when there was as yet no glimmer of the functional potential of substances in the 'protein' category, to the determination of the first structures of individual proteins at atomic resolution - when positions of individual atoms were first specified exactly and bonding between neighbouring atoms precisely defined. Tanford and Reynolds, who themselves made major contributions to the golden age of protein science, have written a remarkably vivid account of this history. It is a fascinating story, involving heroes from the past, working mostly alone or in small groups, usually with little support from formal research groups. It is also a story that embraces a number of historically important scientific controversies. Written in clear and accessible prose, Nature's Robots will appeal to general readers with an interest in popular science, in addition to professional scientists and historians of science.

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312

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OUP Oxford

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ISBN 10

0191578517

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9780191578519

Biophysical Chemistry

Part III: The Behavior of Biological Macromolecules

By: Charles R. Cantor,Paul Reinhard Schimmel

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Biophysical Chemistry

Part III: The Behavior of Biological Macromolecules

By: Charles R. Cantor,Paul Reinhard Schimmel

Three-part series remains the definitive text on the physical properties of biological macromolecules and the physical techniques used to study them. It is appropriate for a broad spectrum of advanced undergraduate and graduate courses and serves as a comprehensive reference for researchers. Part I: The Conformation of Biological Macromolecules 1980, paper, 365 pages, 158 illustrations 0-7167-1188-5 Part II: Techniques for the Study of Biological Structure and Function 1980, paper, 365 pages, 158 illustrations 0-7167-1190-7 Part III: The Behavior of Biological Macromolecules 1980, paper, 597 pages, 243 illustrations 0-7167-1192-3

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644

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Macmillan

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0716711923

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9780716711926

Social Groups in Action and Interaction

2nd Edition

By: Charles Stangor

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Social Groups in Action and Interaction

2nd Edition

By: Charles Stangor

Social Groups in Action and Interaction reviews and analyzes the human group as it operates to create both social good and, potentially, social harm. It summarizes current knowledge and contemporary research, with real-world examples in succinct yet engaging chapters, to help students understand and predict group behavior. Unlike other texts, the book considers a wide range of topics—such as conformity, leadership, task performance, social identity, prejudice, and discrimination—from both an intragroup and an intergroup perspective. By looking at behavior both within and between groups, it bridges the gap between these interconnected approaches. The second edition is thoroughly updated to include new discussion of the biology and neuroscience of group formation, recent developments in social identity theory, and recent advances in the study of social networks. It also includes questions for review and discussion in the classroom. It provides the most comprehensive and essential resource for courses on group dynamics and behavior.

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458

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Routledge

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1317387341

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9781317387343

Introduction to Macromolecular Binding Equilibria

By: Charles P. Woodbury

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Introduction to Macromolecular Binding Equilibria

By: Charles P. Woodbury

Macromolecules in the body form noncovalent associations, such as DNA-protein or protein-protein complexes, that control and regulate numerous cellular functions. Understanding how changes in the concentration and conformation of these macromolecules can trigger physiological responses is essential for researchers developing drug therapies to treat

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CRC Press

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1420052993

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9781420052992

Book's by Charles Tanford

Ben Franklin Stilled the Waves

Ben Franklin Stilled the Waves

Nature's Robots

Nature's Robots

Biophysical Chemistry

Biophysical Chemistry

Social Groups in Action and Interaction

Social Groups in Action and Interaction

Introduction to Macromolecular Binding Equilibria

Introduction to Macromolecular Binding Equilibria

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