A Short History of Chemistry

A Short History of Chemistry

Author: James Riddick Partington

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1989-01-01

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 0486659771

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This classic exposition explores the origins of chemistry, alchemy, early medical chemistry, nature of atmosphere, theory of valency, laws and structure of atomic theory, and much more.


The History of Chemistry

The History of Chemistry

Author: William Hodson Brock

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 0198716486

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On the nature of stuff -- The analysis of stuff -- Gases and atoms -- Types and hexagons -- Reactivity -- Synthesis.


A Short History of Chemistry

A Short History of Chemistry

Author: Isaac Asimov

Publisher: Doubleday

Published: 1965-01-01

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 9780385036733

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Examines the development of the basic principles of chemistry from the Bronze Age to the present day


Transforming Matter

Transforming Matter

Author: Trevor H. Levere

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2003-04-30

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 0801873630

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Chemistry explores the way atoms interact, the constitution of the stars, and the human genome. Knowledge of chemistry makes it possible for us to manufacture dyes and antibiotics, metallic alloys, and other materials that contribute to the necessities and luxuries of human life. In Transforming Matter, noted historian Trevor H. Levere emphasizes that understanding the history of these developments helps us to appreciate the achievements of generations of chemists. Levere examines the dynamic rise of chemistry from the study of alchemy in the seventeenth century to the development of organic and inorganic chemistry in the age of government-funded research and corporate giants. In the past two centuries, he points out, the number of known elements has quadrupled. And because of synthesis, chemistry has increasingly become a science that creates much of what it studies. Throughout the book, Levere follows a number of recurring themes: theories about the elements, the need for classification, the status of chemical science, and the relationship between practice and theory. He illustrates these themes by concentrating on some of chemistry's most influential and innovative practitioners. Transforming Matter provides an accessible and clearly written introduction to the history of chemistry, telling the story of how the discipline has developed over the years.


A Chemical History Tour

A Chemical History Tour

Author: Arthur Greenberg

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2000-03-07

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 0471354082

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Von der Alchimie zur modernen Chemie, von der Kunst des Goldmachens zur Moleküldynamik und chemischen Großproduktion: Verfolgen Sie die Entwicklung einer geheimnisvollen Kunst zur Naturwissenschaft! Der Autor trug Dokumente und Illustrationen aus über 400 Jahren zusammen; die Abbildungen sind ganzseitig und von hervorragender Qualität. Lebendig, interessant, informativ! (05/00)


The Historical Background of Chemistry

The Historical Background of Chemistry

Author: Henry Marshall Leicester

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1971-01-01

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780486610535

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Professor Leicester traces the development of chemistry through the thoughts and ideas of practitioners and theorists, from Aristotle and Plato to Curie and 20th-century nuclear scientists. Throughout, the relationship of chemical advances to a broader world history is recognized and stressed. 15 figures. Name and subject indexes. 1956 edition.


The Story of Chemistry

The Story of Chemistry

Author: Anne Rooney

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing

Published: 2017-11-30

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 1788880552

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'The importance of the end in view prompted me to undertake all this work, which seemed to me destined to bring about a revolution in physics and chemistry.' Antoine Lavoisier, 1773 Great advances in human history have often rested on and prompted progress in chemistry. The exploitation of fire, the development of pigments, and the discovery that metals could be smelted and worked laid the foundations of civilization. The search for better tools and weapons drove metallurgy, and the need for medicines and perfumes lay behind the first laboratories. This book traces a story of exploration and discovery, from the earliest applications of chemistry by our ancient forebears. For more than 1,000 years, alchemists pursued the transformation of matter until the advent of modern chemistry in the 17th century set us on the path to the complex science of today. Topics include: • prechemistry since prehistory • alchemy and the transmutation of metals • the rise of the scientific method • identifying the chemical elements • understanding gases • the nature of the atom • organic chemistry • chemical analysis Beautifully illustrated throughout


The Development of Modern Chemistry

The Development of Modern Chemistry

Author: Aaron J. Ihde

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1984-01-01

Total Pages: 882

ISBN-13: 0486642356

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From ancient Greek theory to the explosive discoveries of the 20th century, this authoritative history shows how major chemists, their discoveries, and political, economic, and social developments transformed chemistry into a modern science. 209 illustrations. 14 tables. Bibliographies. Indices. Appendices.


Chemistry: A Very Short Introduction

Chemistry: A Very Short Introduction

Author: Peter Atkins

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2015-02-26

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 019150811X

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Most people remember chemistry from their schooldays as largely incomprehensible, a subject that was fact-rich but understanding-poor, smelly, and so far removed from the real world of events and pleasures that there seemed little point, except for the most introverted, in coming to terms with its grubby concepts, spells, recipes, and rules. Peter Atkins wants to change all that. In this Very Short Introduction to Chemistry, he encourages us to look at chemistry anew, through a chemist's eyes, in order to understand its central concepts and to see how it contributes not only towards our material comfort, but also to human culture. Atkins shows how chemistry provides the infrastructure of our world, through the chemical industry, the fuels of heating, power generation, and transport, as well as the fabrics of our clothing and furnishings. By considering the remarkable achievements that chemistry has made, and examining its place between both physics and biology, Atkins presents a fascinating, clear, and rigorous exploration of the world of chemistry - its structure, core concepts, and exciting contributions to new cutting-edge technologies. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.


A History of Modern Chemistry

A History of Modern Chemistry

Author: Noboru Hirota

Publisher: Apollo Books

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 810

ISBN-13: 9781920901141

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"This publication is a translation of the book entitles Gendai Kagakusi (A History of Modern Chemistry) published by Kyoto University Press in 2013.