The Development of Modern Chemistry

by Aaron J. Ihde

Book Overview

Over the past two centuries chemistry has developed from germinal speculations on the nature of gases and minerals to a highly complex discipline encompassing numerous areas of study. This authoritative and comprehensive volume traces the historical development of chemistry from its roots in ancient Greek theory to the revolutionary and explosive discoveries of the 20th century. The author, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and History of Science at...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486642356
• ISBN13: 9780486642352
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 880 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 5.4" x 8.5"