In this historical volume Salvatore Califano traces the developments of ideas and theories in physical and theoretical chemistry throughout the 20th century. This seldom-told narrative provides details of topics from thermodynamics to atomic structure, radioactivity and quantum chemistry. Califano's expertise as a physical chemist allows him to judge the historical developments from the point of view of modern chemistry. This detailed and unique historical narrative is fascinating for chemists working in the fields of physical chemistry and is also a useful resource for science historians who will enjoy access to material not previously dealt with in a coherent way.

Chemistry and Energy

Kinetics and Chemical Equilibrium
Matter and Electricity
Chemical Physics Structural Techniques
The Electron and the Atomic Structure
Radioactivity
From Quantum Mechanics to Quantum Chemistry
The Mechanisms of Chemical Reactions.