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The Development of Modern Chemistry

The Development of Modern Chemistry

Ihde, Aaron J.

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Series: Dover Books on Chemistry

Chemistry

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ISBN10: 0486642356
ISBN13: 9780486642352
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: Jun 13 2012
Pages: 880
Weight: 1.95
Height: 1.59 Width: 5.44 Depth: 8.52
Language: English
Over the past two centuries chemistry has developed from germinal speculations on the nature of gases and minerals to a highly complex discipline encompassing numerous areas of study. This authoritative and comprehensive volume traces the historical development of chemistry from its roots in ancient Greek theory to the revolutionary and explosive discoveries of the 20th century. The author, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and History of Science at the University of Wisconsin, places the role of alchemy as a precursor to chemistry and technological arts. This book also shows how discoveries concerning gases in the mid-18th century were pivotal in creating the foundations of chemistry as a modern science.Professor Ihde delves into many other fascinating aspects of chemistry's development as a science. Thus, this unique book:

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