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The Historical Background of Chemistry [Paperback]

Henry M. Leicester (Author)

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Publication Date: June 1, 1971

Professor Leicester traces the development of chemistry through the thoughts and ideas of practitioners and theorists, from Aristotle and Plato to Curie and 20th-century nuclear scientists. Throughout, the relationship of chemical advances to a broader world history is recognized and stressed. 15 figures. Name and subject indexes. 1956 edition.

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Paperback: 260 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications; First edition in this form edition (June 1, 1971)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0486610535
ISBN-13: 978-0486610535
Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,354,328 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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