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Praise for From Alchemy to Chemistry in Picture and Story highlights the captivating journey from alchemy to modern chemistry, showcasing some of humanity's most intriguing ideas and images. Arthur Greenberg presents this enchanting world through engaging text and carefully chosen visuals. Readers are taken on a "magical mystery tour" of the chemical universe, where every page reveals a compelling story. The history of chemistry is described as intricate, fascinating, and romantic, with Greenberg's essays being delightful, learned, and richly illustrated. These essays bring to life the experiments, ideas, and notable figures from chemistry's past. The book offers an illustrated exploration of chemistry's evolution, beginning with its spiritual roots and extending to contemporary applications. It features nearly 200 essays and over 350 illustrations, including 24 in full color, drawn from rare publications and artwork spanning five centuries. Greenberg combines the finest elements of his previous works with new essays to create a vibrant portrayal of chemistry's remarkable origins and its deep connections to human history. This unique compilation invites readers to appreciate the beauty and significance of chemistry in our world.
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From Alchemy to Chemistry in Picture and Story, Arthur Greenberg
- Język
- Rok wydania
- 2007
- Oprawa
- (twarda)
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- Tytuł
- From Alchemy to Chemistry in Picture and Story
- Język
- angielski
- Autorzy
- Arthur Greenberg
- Wydawca
- Wiley-Interscience
- Rok wydania
- 2007
- Oprawa
- twarda
- Liczba stron
- 712
- ISBN10
- 0471751545
- ISBN13
- 9780471751540
- Seria
- Tagi
- Nauki przyrodnicze, Nauka, Alchemia
- Ocena
- 4,7 z 5
- Opis
- Praise for From Alchemy to Chemistry in Picture and Story highlights the captivating journey from alchemy to modern chemistry, showcasing some of humanity's most intriguing ideas and images. Arthur Greenberg presents this enchanting world through engaging text and carefully chosen visuals. Readers are taken on a "magical mystery tour" of the chemical universe, where every page reveals a compelling story. The history of chemistry is described as intricate, fascinating, and romantic, with Greenberg's essays being delightful, learned, and richly illustrated. These essays bring to life the experiments, ideas, and notable figures from chemistry's past. The book offers an illustrated exploration of chemistry's evolution, beginning with its spiritual roots and extending to contemporary applications. It features nearly 200 essays and over 350 illustrations, including 24 in full color, drawn from rare publications and artwork spanning five centuries. Greenberg combines the finest elements of his previous works with new essays to create a vibrant portrayal of chemistry's remarkable origins and its deep connections to human history. This unique compilation invites readers to appreciate the beauty and significance of chemistry in our world.