Robert Burns Woodward and the Art of Organic Synthesis (Publication / Beckman Center for the History of Chemistry)

This is the companion book to the former CHF traveling exhibit by the same name. "This multifaceted portrait of an extraordinary human being, teacher, and consummate organic chemist should inspire more young persons to pursue scientific careers, provide chemists with deep insight into the creative mind of a 'legendary architect of molecules,' and enhance the public's understanding of chemistry and its research methods." - Journal of Chemical Education.