Reflections on 40 years of involvement.(IUPAC--Then and Now)

Chemistry International | November 1, 2008| | Copyright

Many people have asked me what I actually have done during my time of involvement with IUPAC, which is now approaching 40 years, especially since a yearly trip to whatever exotic spot has been chosen for a meeting is no longer seen as being much of a perk. Others want to know what the organization does. That, at least, is easy to answer. IUPAC's mission, the reason for its existence, is to enable chemists to communicate unequivocally and without misunderstanding, and in particular to be sure that different authorities do not start arguing at cross purposes because they are ...

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