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Chemistry at Oxford : a history from 1600 to 2005 /

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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Williams, R. J. P. (Robert Joseph Paton), Chapman, Allan, 1946-, Rowlinson, J. S. (John Shipley), 1926-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge, UK : Royal Society of Chemistry, ©2009.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (x, 308 pages) : illustrations, maps, plans
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9781847558855
1847558852
Acceso:University staff and students only. Requires University Computer Account login off-campus.