The quality of human life is described in terms understanding to the non-science major in this application-oriented chemistry textbook. This paperback offers a more concise, less theoretical, less mathematical version of the hardback version, WORLD OF CHEMISTRY, Second Edition. Melvin D. Joesten, Professor of Chemistry and Education at Vanderbilt University, received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. His interests include chemical education for the college liberal arts student; chemical education for college science and engineering students; and K12 science education with emphasis on pre-service and in-service programs for teachers.