The History of Chemistry: A Very Short Introduction

by William H Brock and William H. Brock

Book Overview

From man's first exploration of natural materials and their transformations to today's materials science, chemistry has always been the central discipline that underpins both the physical and biological sciences, as well as technology.

In this Very Short Introduction, William H. Brock traces the unique appeal of this fundamental science throughout history. Covering alchemy, early-modern chemistry, pneumatic chemistry and Lavoisier's re-interpretation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198716486
• ISBN13: 9780198716488
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 3.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.3" x 6.8"