| Description |
420 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 399-402) and index. |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. Aristotle and the ancients : mathematics, motion, and machines -- pt. 2. The European scientific revolution : the passionate pursuit of order -- pt. 3. The first atomic wars : Dalton to Perrin -- pt. 4. Physics and chemistry come to light : spectroscopy to quantum mechanics -- pt. 5. The flourish of the physical chemist : affinity and force -- pt. 6. The fruits of their labors : the product of physical chemistry. |
| Subject |
Chemistry, Physical and theoretical -- History.
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| ISBN |
157392976X alkaline paper |
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