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

• Pubblicazione: Cambridge, UK, : Royal Society of Chemistry, c2009
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (319 p.)
• Disciplina: 507.1142574
• Soggetto topico: Chemistry - Study and teaching (Higher) - England - Oxford - History
• Altri autori: WilliamsR. J. P (Robert Joseph Paton) ChapmanAllan <1946-> RowlinsonJ. S <1926-> (John Shipley)
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: 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
• Sommario/riassunto: 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
• Titolo autorizzato: Chemistry at Oxford
• ISBN: 1-84755-885-2
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910812426603321
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