Chemistry at Oxford : a history from 1600 to 2005 / edited by Robert J.P. Williams, John S. Rowlinson and Allan Chapman.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Williams, R. J. P. (Robert Joseph Paton)

Chapman, Allan, 1946-

Rowlinson, J. S. (John Shipley), 1926-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

University of Oxford. Department of Chemistry--History.

University of Oxford.

Chemistry--Study and teaching (Higher)--England--Oxford--History.

Chemistry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (319 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, UK : Royal Society of Chemistry, c2009.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

This fascinating and unique history reveals the major influence of the Oxford Chemistry School on the advancement of chemistry. It shows how the nature of the University, and individuals within it, have shaped the school and made great achievements both in teaching and research. The book will appeal to those interested in the history of science and education, the city of Oxford and chemistry in general. Chemistry has been studied in Oxford for centuries but this book focuses on the last 400 years and, in particular, the seminal work of Robert Boyle, Robert Hooke, and the proto- Royal Society o

Contents:

9780854041398_publicity; i_iv; v_vi; vii_x; 001_016; 017_051; 052_078; 079_130; 131_186; 187_194; 195_291; 292_300; 301_308

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9781847558855

1847558852

OCLC:

506361037