Kurt Vonnegut's career, marked by nearly 50 short stories and 13 novels since 1950, serves as a lens on American society through various political eras. His sharp critiques of complacency during the Eisenhower years, admiration for the Kennedys, and disdain for Nixon highlight his role as a significant commentator. The collection of 14 essays explores his unique position in American literature, reflecting on his foreboding yet rarely gloomy insights into life and culture as he navigates through evolving societal landscapes.
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Rude Baylor, estudiante de Derecho, afronta su primer caso representando a una pareja cuyo hijo se está muriendo de leucemia. En su lucha contra la poderosa compañía de seguros, que se niega a costear el tratamiento de la enfermedad, Baylor descubrirá uno de los fraudes más importantes de la historia judicial de Estados Unidos.
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Acid Rain and the Rise of the Environmental Chemist in Nineteenth-Century Britain
The Life and Work of Robert Angus Smith
- 226 páginas
- 8 horas de lectura
Focusing on the life and contributions of Robert Angus Smith, this study explores his pivotal role in the discovery of 'acid rain' and its implications for 19th-century sanitary science. It highlights the necessity for regulation in the chemical industries and reflects the shifting dynamics of British politics during that era. The book serves as an essential resource for historians of science, technology, and industry, as well as for environmental historians seeking to understand the roots of 20th-century environmental movements.
Entrepreneurial Ventures in Chemistry
The Muspratts of Liverpool, 1793-1934
- 352 páginas
- 13 horas de lectura
Focusing on the Muspratt family, this study explores their significant role in the development of the chemical industry in Liverpool, particularly through James Muspratt's pioneering use of the Leblanc Process for large-scale alkali production. The book highlights the family's broader contributions to Victorian and Edwardian culture, encompassing politics, education, art, literature, and theatre. It is the first comprehensive examination of their collective history and entrepreneurial spirit in both chemical manufacturing and various other pursuits.