New Narratives in Eighteenth Century Chemistry

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New Narratives in Eighteenth Century Chemistry
New Narratives in Eighteenth Century Chemistry
Author : Lawrence M. Principe
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Language : English
Release Date : 14 September 2007
ISBN : 9781402062780
Pages : 208 pages
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New Narratives in Eighteenth Century Chemistry by Lawrence M. Principe Book PDF Summary

The eighteenth century has long been considered critical for the development of modern chemistry, yet many features of the period remain largely unknown or unexplored. This volume details new approaches and topics to build a more complex view of chemical work during the period. Themes include late-phase alchemy, professionalization, chemical education, and the links and relations between chemistry and pharmacy, medicine, agriculture, and geology.

New Narratives in Eighteenth Century Chemistry

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