The Chemical History of a Candle : With an Introduction by Frank A.J.L. James.

Michael Faraday's celebrated series of lectures, The Chemical History of a Candle, turned into one of the most successful science books ever published and was a classic work of Victorian popular science. They also reflect how Faraday, the bookbinder's apprentice turned scientist, was a rem...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Faraday, Michael
Otros Autores: James, Frank A. J. L.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : OUP Oxford, 2011.
Temas:
Chemistry > Popular works.
Combustion > Popular works.
Candles.
Chimie > Ouvrages de vulgarisation.
Combustion > Ouvrages de vulgarisation.
Bougies.
candles.
SCIENCE > Chemistry > General.
Candles
Chemistry
Combustion
Popular works
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Michael Faraday's celebrated series of lectures, The Chemical History of a Candle, turned into one of the most successful science books ever published and was a classic work of Victorian popular science. They also reflect how Faraday, the bookbinder's apprentice turned scientist, was a remarkable communicator of science. First published in 1861 they have remained continuously in print ever since. Covering a wide range of basic scientific knowledge, much of which still has relevance today, The Chemical History of a Candle draws out the science behind the candle flame; a familiar yet complex examp.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (203 pages)
ISBN:0191619582
9780191619588

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