"Sinopsis" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
The Fontana History of Chemistry, which draws extensively on both the author’s own original research and that of other scholars world wide, is conceived as a work of synthesis. Nothing like it has been attempted in decades.
Beginning with the first tentative chemical explorations where primitive technology and techniques were deployed, Dr Brock proceeds via the alchemists’ futile, but frequently profitable, efforts to turn lead into gold to recount the emergence of the modern discipline of chemistry as fashioned by Boyle, Lavoisier and Dalton. He provides a particularly generous critical account of chemical developments during the last 150 years, emphasizing the roles of purity, analysis and synthesis, the exploration of reaction mechanisms, and the industrialization of chemical change, while also weighing up just how chemistry has been taught and disseminated.
While brilliantly successful in explaining and exploiting chemical change, modern chemistry - in academy and factory alike - with its recondite language and symbolism and its associations with pollution and danger, prompts more fear than excitement in the uninitiated bystander. This book seeks to enlighten that bystander: to assess links between theory and practice, to reveal recurrent cycles and themes, and to encourage a heightened awareness of the human dimensions of the chemical sciences which might in turn promote a better public understanding of chemistry and the modern chemical and phamaceutical industries..
"Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
Gastos de envío:
EUR 5,60
De Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Descripción Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR001348015
Descripción Paperback. Condición: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR001690864
Descripción Paperback. Condición: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR004267959
Descripción Condición: Good. 0th Edition. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: GRP92672749
Descripción Paperback. Condición: Good. All orders are dispatched the following working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we have over 500,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied. Nº de ref. del artículo: mon0004711175
Descripción Condición: Good. 0th Edition. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 6651314-6
Descripción Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Series: Fontana History of Science 744p thick paperback, plates, very good Language: English. Nº de ref. del artículo: 90790
Descripción Condición: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,650grams, ISBN:9780006861737. Nº de ref. del artículo: 8499695
Descripción Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Introduction by Roy Porter, Fontana History of Science editor. Mostly clean colour pictorial paperback. Black / coloured titles and on spine. Very light edge wear and creasing. Clean lightly tanned cut edges, endpapers and text block. Text clear. Fine b/w plates, diagrams and frontispiece. Binding solid. Nº de ref. del artículo: 58805
Descripción Paperback. Condición: Near Fine. First Edition. blue & black titles spine; illustrated by section of b/w. photo's., diagrams & formulae; cover shows 'The Alchemist' by Johannes Stradanus; "beginning with the first tentative chemical explorations where primitive technology and . techniques were deployed, Dr Brock proceeds via the alchemists' futile, but frequently profitable, efforts to turn lead into gold to recount. the emergence of the modern discipline of chemistry as fashioned by Boyle, Lavoisier and Dalton, He provides a particularly generous critical account of chemical developments during the last 150 years, emphasizing the roles-of purity, analysis and synthesis, the exploration of reaction mechanisms, and the industrialization of chemical change, while also weighing up just how chemistry has been taught and disseminated. While brilliantly successful in explaining and exploiting chemical change, modern chemistry - in academy and factory alike - with its recondite language and symbolism and its associations with pollution and danger, prompts more fear than excitement in the uninitiated bystander. This book seeks to enlighten that bystander: to assess links between theory and practice, to reveal recurrent cycles and themes, and to encourage a heightened awareness of the human dimensions of the chemical sciences which might in turn promote a. better public understanding of chemistry and the modern chemical and pharmaceutical industries."; previous owner's name inside front cover; including appendices, bibliography & index - 744 pages. A HEAVY BOOK WHICH MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL POSTAGE. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Science & Technology; Chemistry; Science History; History. ISBN: 0006861733. ISBN/EAN: 9780006861737. Inventory No: SCE00059. Nº de ref. del artículo: SCE00059