Chemistry at Oxford : a history from 1600 to 2005 /

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...

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Other Authors: Chapman, Allan, 1946-, Rowlinson, J. S. (John Shipley), 1926-, Williams, R. J. P. (Robert Joseph Paton)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, UK : Royal Society of Chemistry, [2009]
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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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.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 308 pages) : illustrations, maps, plans
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:1847558852
9781847558855