Enough for one lifetime
Matthew E. Hermes
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Enough for one lifetime
Published
1996
Publisher
American Chemical Society and the Chemical Heritage Foundation
Pages
345
ISBN-10
0841233314
Description
This is a story of invention and chemistry and the ineluctable fate of the inventor of nylon. Wallace Carothers was hired by DuPont in 1928 to lead a program called basic research. Carothers brought a passion to his work, and wanted to synthesize large molecules that would challenge Emil Fischer's largest molecule of 4200 molecular weight. In a burst of creativity in the spring of 1930, Carothers gave us our first truly synthetic rubber and fiber. The rubber quickly became neoprene; the fiber, in time, led to nylon. Carothers took an infant science called polymer chemistry, defined it, and guided it toward its present maturity. He gave us condensation polymerization. . Hermes tells Carothers' story - his sudden, dramatic research successes and his relentless slide into depression, alcohol, and suicide - through Carothers' revealing letters to his professional colleagues (Roger Adams, C. S. Marvel, John R. Johnson) and his family and college classmates. At the end, Carothers' habit was to hide himself from his co-workers and friends. Hermes' narrative searches for the shrouded heart of the inventor's story by using stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald and other contemporaries as parables from which Carothers' truth may be drawn.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Enough for one lifetime?
This edition of Enough for one lifetime has approximately 345 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Enough for one lifetime?
For most readers, Enough for one lifetime typically takes between 7h 11m and 4h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 86,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 45m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 86,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Enough for one lifetime?
The estimated word count for Enough for one lifetime is approximately 86,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Enough for one lifetime?
Enough for one lifetime was written by Matthew E. Hermes.
When was Enough for one lifetime published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.