Isbn: 9780282671785 - elements of the theory and practice of chymistry, vol. 1 of 2 (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an overview of the development of chemistry from the 16th to 18th centuries, with particular focus on the role of experimentation and the overthrow of traditional Aristotelian and alchemical beliefs about the nature of matter. It presents the key experiments and ideas of famous chemists such as Boyle, Stahl, and Lavoisier, contextualizing their work within the broader intellectual and social currents of the time. The author argues that this period witnessed not only the birth of modern chemistry but also a fundamental shift in the way scientists thought about the world, moving away from reliance on ancient authorities and towards a more empirical and evidence-based approach. The book concludes by reflecting on the profound impact that these developments have had on our understanding of the material world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…