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Author : James Riddick Partington
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780486659770
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.
Author : William H. Brock
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191025853
From man's first exploration of natural materials and their transformations to today's materials science, chemistry has always been the central discipline that underpins both the physical and biological sciences, as well as technology. In this Very Short Introduction, William H Brock traces the unique appeal of this fundamental science throughout history. Covering alchemy, early-modern chemistry, pneumatic chemistry and Lavoisier's re-interpretation of chemical change, the rise of organic and physical chemistry, and the transforming power of synthesis, Brock explores the extraordinary and often puzzling transformations of natural and artificial materials, as well as the men and women who experimented, speculated, and explained matter and change. 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.
Author : Isaac Asimov
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:465526543
Author : James Riddick Partington
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1939
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:460036231
Author : Francis Preston Venable
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Chemistry
ISBN : UOM:39015066566830
Author : Trevor H. Levere
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2003-04-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780801873638
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.
Author : Francis Preston Venable
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1901
Category : Chemistry
ISBN : OCLC:17673269
Author : Aaron J. Ihde
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 882 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1984-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780486642352
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.
Author : Henry Marshall Leicester
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1971-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0486610535
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.
Author : Francis Preston Venable
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1230337989
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1894 edition. Excerpt: ... chemistry the experiment stations and laboratories established now by the governments of every civilized country. So great a number of trained scientific workers, whose entire time can be given to experiments and to researches, must bring about a great increase of knowledge in this very difficult field of work. PHYSIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY. The study, from a chemical standpoint, of the substances and processes in the animal body presents even greater difficulties and complexities than the similar study of plants. These two lines of study have been in a measure mutually helpful. At first the same chemists were often engaged in both, as de Saussure, Chevreul, Liebig, and others. They have now become very distinct and separate fields of research. The Problems to be solved In order to lay a foundation for physiological chemistry, it has been necessary first to have some knowledge of the multitudinous substances occurring in animal bodies, and, if possible, to learn the conditions under which these different bodies were formed. Several stumblingblocks present themselves here. The delicacy and instability of many of these compounds, the possibility that their extraction from the living organism or the killing of the organism might cause radical changes in them, and the extreme complexity and probable size of the molecules, which render it difficult to decide between the several possible formulas derived by analyses, are among the problems to be faced. Because of the last-mentioned difficulty some of the most important substances occurring in animals have still no certain formula assigned them. Furthermore, there have, of course, been serious difficulties in the way of separation and purification. Condition of the Science.--It is therefore not...
Author : Isaac Asimov
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:963259267
Author : Peter Atkins
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191508110
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.
Author : William Brock
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 774 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780007394968
The Fontana History of Chemistry, which draws on both the author’s own original research and that of other scholars, is an unrivalled work of synthesis.
Author : Arthur Greenberg
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2000-03-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780471354086
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)
Author : William Bynum
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780300189421
Science is fantastic. It tells us about the infinite reaches of space, the tiniest living organism, the human body, the history of Earth. People have always been doing science because they have always wanted to make sense of the world and harness its power. From ancient Greek philosophers through Einstein and Watson and Crick to the computer-assisted scientists of today, men and women have wondered, examined, experimented, calculated, and sometimes made discoveries so earthshaking that people understood the world—or themselves—in an entirely new way. This inviting book tells a great adventure story: the history of science. It takes readers to the stars through the telescope, as the sun replaces the earth at the center of our universe. It delves beneath the surface of the planet, charts the evolution of chemistry's periodic table, introduces the physics that explain electricity, gravity, and the structure of atoms. It recounts the scientific quest that revealed the DNA molecule and opened unimagined new vistas for exploration. Emphasizing surprising and personal stories of scientists both famous and unsung, A Little History of Science traces the march of science through the centuries. The book opens a window on the exciting and unpredictable nature of scientific activity and describes the uproar that may ensue when scientific findings challenge established ideas. With delightful illustrations and a warm, accessible style, this is a volume for young and old to treasure together.
