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Enlightenment Science in the Romantic Era: The Chemistry of Berzelius and its Cultural Setting
Hardback
Main Details
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Enlightenment Science in the Romantic Era: The Chemistry of Berzelius and its Cultural Setting
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| Authors and Contributors |
Edited by Evan M. Melhado
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Edited by Tore Frdngsmyr
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:264 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152 |
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| Category/Genre | History of science
Chemistry |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780521417754
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| Classifications | Dewey:540.92 |
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| Audience | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
3 Halftones, unspecified; 3 Line drawings, unspecified
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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| Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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| Publication Date |
26 June 1992 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Joseph Berzelius (1779-1848), one of the world's leading scientists in the first half of the nineteenth century, dominated the field of chemistry, animated the cultural life of his native Sweden, and served for three decades as secretary of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Despite his immense stature, modern studies have underestimated his significance. This volume remedies the scarcity of accessible, modern assessments of Berzelius by bringing to a broad audience the results of recent scholarship, and it offers an enhanced assessment of his originality and influence.
Reviews'This collection of essays helps us considerably to see Berzelius's life and work in depth and in perspective.' Times Higher Education Supplement
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