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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.
A collection of important writings in the history of chemistry from 1400-1900, each with an introduction by the editors.
The study of chemistry has profound implications. Chemistry is the study of the properties, structure, behaviour, and interactions of matter's fundamental building blocks, including molecules, atoms, and ions. Since everything is made up of atoms & molecules, chemistry can be seen everywhere. It also discusses the characteristics of these molecules and the processes by which they are transformed into new substances via chemical reactions. The book covers all generic topics to introduce the basics of chemistry. The study and development of chemistry underpin practically all other branches of science and technology, as well as the fields of economics, trade, and industry. The study of chemistr...
"A Textbook of Organic Chemistry" is a thorough handbook that will help students and hobbyists traverse the complex world of organic chemistry. This textbook, written with accuracy and pedagogical aim, is an excellent resource for anybody looking to get a complete grasp of the concepts, processes, and applications that constitute the fascinating field of organic chemistry. The book is structured to accommodate to a variety of learning levels, starting with a strong foundation that explains essential concepts like molecular structure, bonding, and isomerism. It ultimately moves to more sophisticated subjects including reaction processes, stereochemistry, and the synthesis of complex organic m...
This interdisciplinary handbook provides extensive information about research in medieval studies and its most important results over the last decades. The handbook is a reference work which enables the readers to quickly and purposely gain insight into the important research discussions and to inform themselves about the current status of research in the field. The handbook consists of four parts. The first, large section offers articles on all of the main disciplines and discussions of the field. The second section presents articles on the key concepts of modern medieval studies and the debates therein. The third section is a lexicon of the most important text genres of the Middle Ages. The fourth section provides an international bio-bibliographical lexicon of the most prominent medievalists in all disciplines. A comprehensive bibliography rounds off the compendium. The result is a reference work which exhaustively documents the current status of research in medieval studies and brings the disciplines and experts of the field together.
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Provides an examination of the use of human sexuality in classic literary works.
An account of scientific disputes over the core problems of research and practice in immunology.
"The Most Powerful Idea in the World argues that the very notion of intellectual property drove not only the invention of the steam engine but also the entire Industrial Revolution." -- Back cover.