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Book and Media Review

Introduction to College Chemistry, First Edition (Driscoll, Jerry A.)

John J. Alexander

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221

J. Chem. Educ., 1996, 73 (10), p A242

DOI: 10.1021/ed073pA242

Publication Date (Web): October 1, 1996

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This book is directed toward an audience of non-science majors. Its choice of topics places it squarely in the camp of those who favor a simplified version of the science-majors general chemistry course for this audience.

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High School / Introductory Chemistry

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Inorganic Chemistry

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Textbooks / Reference Books

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Nonmajor Courses

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