The 1702 Chair of Chemistry at Cambridge : Transformation and Change
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'This book describes some remarkable characters. It is handsomely produced and well compiled.' Chemistry World
'The story that is presented here for the first time is authoritative, readable, and engaging. Every serious library of chemistry should possess a copy of this work, and everyone interested in the history of science will be captivated by reading it.' Angewandte Chemie International Edition
' ... a welcome addition to the literature on science in Cambridge ...a useful account ...'. Chemistry & Industry
Book Description
The University of Cambridge's 1702 chair of chemistry is the oldest continuously occupied chair of chemistry in Britain. This book's descriptions of the lives and work of the 1702 chairholders over the past three hundred years paint a vivid picture of chemistry being slowly transformed from alchemy into a major academic discipline. Containing personal memoirs and historical essays by acknowledged experts, this book will engage all readers interested in the pivotal role chemistry has played in the making of the modern world.
The 1702 Chair of Chemistry at Cambridge : Transformation and Change
The 1702 Chair of Chemistry at Cambridge: Transformation and Change,Mary D. Archer,Christopher D. Haley,Cambridge University Press,0521828732,18th century,Chemistry,Chemistry - General,Great Britain,History,Science,Science/Mathematics,Science / Chemistry / General
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