Title Chemistry at Oxford : a history from 1600 to 2005 / edited by Robert J.P. Williams, John S. Rowlinson and Allan Chapman

Published Cambridge, UK : Royal Society of Chemistry, ©2009

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Description 1 online resource (x, 308 pages) : illustrations, maps, plans Contents Chapter 1: An Outline of the History of the University of Oxford with Reference to its Chemistry School; Chapter 2: From Alchemy to Air Pumps: the Foundation of Oxford Chemistry to 1700; Chapter 3: The Eighteenth Century: Chemistry Allied to Anatomy; Chapter 4: Chemistry Comes of Age: the 19th Century; Chapter 5: Research as the Thing: Oxford Chemistry 1912-1939; Chapter 6: Interlude: Chemists at War; Chapter 7: Recent Times 1945-2005: a School of World Renown Summary 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 Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes Notes Print version record Subject University of Oxford. Department of Chemistry -- History SUBJECT University of Oxford Department of Chemistry University of Oxford. Department of Chemistry fast Subject Chemistry -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- England -- Oxford -- History Chemistry -- history Universities -- history History, Modern 1601- History, Early Modern 1451-1600 Chemistry. SCIENCE -- Study & Teaching. Chemistry -- Study and teaching (Higher) SUBJECT England https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004739 Subject England -- Oxford Genre/Form History Form Electronic book Author Williams, R. J. P. (Robert Joseph Paton) Chapman, Allan, 1946- Rowlinson, J. S. (John Shipley), 1926- ISBN 9781847558855 1847558852

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