Herman Mark From Small Organic Molecules to Large: a Century of Progress |
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| Author:
| Mark, Herman |
| Series title: | ACS Profiles, Pathways and Dreams Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8412-1776-8 |
| Publication Date: | May 1993 |
| Publisher: | American Chemical Society
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $37.95 |
Book Description:
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Herman Mark was internationally known for his research on the synthesis, structure, characterization, reactions, and properties of natural and synthetic polymers. In this volume he describes not only his research contributions, but also his World War I adventures (he was the highest decorated Austrian officer, with fourteen medals for bravery), the nature of his survival and escape from the Nazis to the United States via Canada, and his various contributions to the Allied effort during...
More DescriptionHerman Mark was internationally known for his research on the synthesis, structure, characterization, reactions, and properties of natural and synthetic polymers. In this volume he describes not only his research contributions, but also his World War I adventures (he was the highest decorated Austrian officer, with fourteen medals for bravery), the nature of his survival and escape from the Nazis to the United States via Canada, and his various contributions to the Allied effort during World War II. The volume is rich with photographs covering Mark's nearly 100 years!