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Using books for research


Books can provide excellent background on a topic, as they can explain and contextualize a phenomenon, and are often written in a more narrative style than academic articles. Books can be great for exploring and narrowing down your topic or learning the basics before you dive into primary research articles. 

Featured Chemistry Books

Food Chemistry in Small Bites

An up-close scientific journey through the transformation of food when meals are prepared. This text introduces students to food's molecular makeup as well as the perception of food by the five senses.

Quantum Chemistry

A structured approach in introducing the concept of 'quantum' to students of quantum mechanics. An attempt is made to bring out the subtleties of quantum mechanics--hidden in its abstract laws and equations--by showing its relevance to the observable macroscopic world as well.

Understanding Wine Chemistry

Understand the chemical processes behind the world's most alluring beverages.

Analytical Chemistry

Detailed reference covering all aspects of working in laboratories, including safety, fundamentals of analytical techniques, lab instrumentation, and more.

Call Numbers to Browse

To browse broad topics of Chemistry, try one of these Library of Congress call letters:

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